{"product_id":"nano-down-cut-spiral-router-bits","title":"Foos Nano Down Cut Spiral Router Bits - Solid Carbide - 1\/4\" Shank","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLEAN TOP EDGES:\u003c\/strong\u003e The down cut spiral pushes chips down, so the top surface stays crisp with little tear-out on veneer, plywood and melamine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMANY MATERIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downward force keeps thin sheets flat. Cuts hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, veneer and melamine, plus acrylic, PVC, ABS and laminates. Also cuts aluminum and brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFITS YOUR MACHINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch shank fits most CNC routers, desktop CNCs, trim routers and palm routers with a 1\/4\" collet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOOS NANO COATED:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coating cuts friction, so the bit runs cooler, resists pitch and resin buildup, and holds a sharp edge longer than an uncoated bit. Less cleanup between jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA VETERAN-OWNED SUPPORT:\u003c\/strong\u003e US veteran-owned FOOS has sold router bits on Amazon for 10 years. Message us and a real person answers. Every bit is laser-engraved with FOOS and its part number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOOS Nano Coated Down Cut Spiral Router Bits, 1\/4\" shank, solid carbide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean top edges on veneer, plywood and melamine, inlay pockets and sign lettering, while holding thin sheets down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, acrylic, PVC, ABS, laminates and other plastics, plus aluminum, brass and other soft metals at light passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" shanks for 1\/4\" collets on CNC routers, desktop CNCs and trim routers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOS Nano coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e the coating reduces friction at the cutting edge, so the bit runs cooler, resists pitch and resin buildup, and holds a sharp edge longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery FOOS bit is laser-engraved with the FOOS brand and its part number, so reordering the right size is easy. FOOS is a US veteran-owned shop. Speeds and feeds depend on your machine, material and depth of cut. Message us and we will help you dial them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOS Part #s by size: 1\/8\" FB-6809, 3\/16\" FB-6874, 1\/4\" FB-8058.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeeds \u0026amp; Feeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting values for 2-flute FOOS Nano Down Cut bits at 18,000 RPM. Feed = RPM × 2 flutes × chip load. Plunge at about 1\/3 of feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;min-width:560px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eRPM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\/8\" (FB-6809)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e3\/16\" (FB-6874)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\/4\" (FB-8058)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eStepover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e55 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0015 chip\u003cbr\u003e.0625\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e70 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.002 chip\u003cbr\u003e.09\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e90 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0025 chip\u003cbr\u003e.125\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e45 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0012 chip\u003cbr\u003e.04\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e60 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0016 chip\u003cbr\u003e.06\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e70 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.002 chip\u003cbr\u003e.08\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlywood \/ MDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e55 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0015 chip\u003cbr\u003e.0625\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e70 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.002 chip\u003cbr\u003e.09\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e90 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0025 chip\u003cbr\u003e.125\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e55 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0015 chip\u003cbr\u003e.04\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e70 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.002 chip\u003cbr\u003e.06\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e90 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0025 chip\u003cbr\u003e.08\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e20 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0005 chip\u003cbr\u003e.01\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e25 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0007 chip\u003cbr\u003e.015\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e30 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0009 chip\u003cbr\u003e.02\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are starting points. Adjust for your machine's rigidity and material, and listen to the cut. Feed in inches per minute (IPM), depth is per pass, stepover is % of bit diameter. Down cut packs chips into the slot, so clear them often. Aluminum: light passes, air or mist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOOS","offers":[{"title":"1\/8\" \/ Single","offer_id":50870265774336,"sku":"nanodowncut101","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/16\" \/ Single","offer_id":50870265807104,"sku":"nanodowncut102","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4\" \/ Single","offer_id":50870265839872,"sku":"nanodowncut103","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/8\" \/ 3 Pack","offer_id":50870265872640,"sku":"nanodowncut301","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/16\" \/ 3 Pack","offer_id":50870265905408,"sku":"nanodowncut302","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4\" \/ 3 Pack","offer_id":50870265938176,"sku":"nanodowncut303","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set (1\/8\", 3\/16\", 1\/4\") \/ Set","offer_id":50870265970944,"sku":"nanodowncut304","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/3724\/7744\/files\/51vrPUsCECL.jpg?v=1793646564","url":"https:\/\/foosbits.com\/products\/nano-down-cut-spiral-router-bits","provider":"Foos Cutting Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}