Trend Craft Pro 1/2″ Shank Straight Router Cutter Bit – Ref
Trend Craft Pro 1/2″ Shank Straight Router Cutter Bit – Ref: C030CX1/2TC; Diameter 20mm; Cutting Length 25mm; Tungsten Carbide Tipped
PTFE Coated bodies minimise resin and heat build up for cleaner cuts
All Trend cutters have a ‘K’ Mark for safe & correct insertion depth
Highly ground tip face ensures a durable, clean cut that will maintain its edge
Tungsten Carbide Tips for use on all timber and timber based abrasive materials
| Weight: | 70 g |
| Size: | 20MM DIA X 25MM |
| Dimensions: | 15.2 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm; 70 Grams |
| Model: | C030CX1/2TC |
| Part: | C030CX1/2TC |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Manufacture: | Trend |
| Dimensions: | 15.2 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm; 70 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 20MM DIA X 25MM |
As a hobby I build scenic slot car tracks, I route the slot manually. When I first started building slot car layouts I used to buy the cheapest router bits I could find but found that they didn’t really make a crisp sharp cut in the wood.
I came across this particular make and found that not only does it make a super clean cut, it also lasts a lot longer than cheaper versions.
I will always buy this router bit for all future layouts because it is high quality and extremely durable.
Ideal for use with the Trend hinge jig
Good quality bit that lasts quite well.
fantastic bit for the price, had the smaller bit for ages and still cutting like new
Used the machine down to size some 20mm composite panels that needed a slightly shaped profile. Did the job perfectly without any issues and a good finish
This is perfect for creating a joint for a 20mm worktop when using a kitchen worktop jig, and for the 20mm connecting bolts.
They fit perfectly on the bosch and makita router that I’ve used to cut a couple of oak worktops for my kitchen. After all that it’s still very sharp.
I fitted worktops with this bit. I was concerned that it may have been too much for the 6mm shank but it worked really well.
Just a wonderfully well made, balanced, quiet, accurate and powerful router bit. Sliced through some very very hard and knotty old oak like a noiseless laser. Great stuff from a great maker – everything I’ve ever bought from Trend reinforces their brand to me.
Not all 20mm router cutters are made equal. I used this to make bench dog holes for BenchdogsUK Quad Dogs. as I have found that these give the tightest fit.
While this cutter is very good quality, the description is confusing and not quite the size I want but did the job with a bit more work
Reall good product, well made and trustworthy quality. Bought after my cheap silverline one snapped ! Put through some decent use now and still sharp. Dont cheap out on these as i did and get this one and save yourself the hassle.
I used this cutter to form pocket holes in solid oak for thick dowel. These cutters are good quality and cut very well in hardwood. I only use Trend cutters as cheaper versions don’t last and can damage or burn the oak.
Used to cut slots in wooden blind slats ( making smaller blinds out of wider ones) . I cut 78 slots, each 10mm and it still felt sharp when done. A bit more expensive than cheaper one previously bought, which snapped after doing 50 slots, so value for money.
I needed a top-notch cutter in a table mounted application to trim accurate rebates all around the edges of the body on my home build ukulele project, ready to take the wooden binding strips that protect the edges and give a nice decorative touch. The same technique applies to binding on acoustic guitars. The bottom and side cut combined were of interest as I new this would mean there was less risk of damage.
As the top is made of spruce which is very soft and tears easily, it’s crucial the cutter is sharp, especially as parts of the cut will be going “against” the grain if you follow me. I’ve heard sad stories of people getting this far in the build only to have the instrument damaged at this step… After much trepidation and careful set up, this cutter made light work of the task in hand and cut perfect edges all the way round – using a climb cut technique to go with the rotation of the cutter on the bits where the grain was oriented in such a way as to risk tear out, and then a conventional cut against the rotation on the rest of it. Zero problems whatsoever. Just the right tool for the job, and worth every penny.
This router bit is double edged, with the tungsten edge brazed on, and not a single edged cutter stuck on with epoxy like cheaper bits are made. I had a job to do I used a cheaper bit, from a 1/4″ set from Amazon, 3mm wide and it broke. The bit did not cut particularly well and built up a lot of heat cutting through acrylic, leaving hot swarf stuck in the grooves. Using this bit, the cut was much cleaner, faster, leaving a better result – and it didn’t snap! The first bit snapped after cutting 1 and half slots through acrylic out of 8 I needed to cut through 10mm acryclic. Sure this cost 3/4 the price of my router bit set, but the quality was worth it for the job. Oh yeah, and it cuts a slot about 4mm when you include router slack, is 3.2mm wide, just like my old cheaper bit.
unfortunately 12mm Plywood is actually 11.5mm which might not seem a big difference but instead of getting a nice tight friction fit there is a sizeable gap when the wood is entered into the slot. Glue will over come this but its not the best of finishes, all of which is not the fault of the router bit which is exactly what it says it is, ‘a 12mm twin flute router bit’ which is sharp and cuts through wood like a breeze (although how long this will last, only time will tell)
Am I disappointed with the bit…. no, because the bit is what it claims to be,
Am I disappointed with the plywood manufactures… yes
The bit in itself however is a useful addition to my collection of router bits