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The down shear carbide spiral bit is far more popular because many router tables have less than efficient, vacuum hold-down which makes the up-shear bit want to lift the panel with it’s upward cutting motion.  This results in unacceptable vibration and movement of the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centurion Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19520821952581,"sku":"12DS21.1253FEM","price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/5932\/1669\/products\/14DSFEM_20-_20Copy_20_3.jpg?v=1554298783"},{"product_id":"downshear126","title":"1\/2\" Diameter 2 Flute 1-1\/4\" Cut Length 3\" Overall Length 1\/2\" Shank Fem","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe down shear bit leaves a very crisp edge but is less effective with chip evacuation, which can lead to excessive friction and tool wear if not run correctly. Down shear bits are a good choice for cutting shallow grooves or dados with visible edges. 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The down shear carbide spiral bit is far more popular because many router tables have less than efficient, vacuum hold-down which makes the up-shear bit want to lift the panel with it’s upward cutting motion.  This results in unacceptable vibration and movement of the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centurion Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19520822116421,"sku":"12DS21.53.5FEM","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/5932\/1669\/products\/14DSFEM_20-_20Copy_20_5.jpg?v=1554298791"},{"product_id":"downshear130","title":"1\/2 Diameter 2 Flute 1-5\/8\" Cut Length 3-1\/2\" Overall Length 1\/2\" Shank Fem End","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe down shear bit leaves a very crisp edge but is less effective with chip evacuation, which can lead to excessive friction and tool wear if not run correctly. Down shear bits are a good choice for cutting shallow grooves or dados with visible edges. 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The down shear carbide spiral bit is far more popular because many router tables have less than efficient, vacuum hold-down which makes the up-shear bit want to lift the panel with it’s upward cutting motion.  This results in unacceptable vibration and movement of the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centurion Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19520822280261,"sku":"12DS21.754FEM","price":114.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/5932\/1669\/products\/14DSFEM_20-_20Copy_20_8.jpg?v=1554298798"},{"product_id":"downshear134","title":"1\/2 Diameter 2 Flute 2\" Cut Length 4\" Overall Length 1\/2\" Shank Fem End","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe down shear bit leaves a very crisp edge but is less effective with chip evacuation, which can lead to excessive friction and tool wear if not run correctly. Down shear bits are a good choice for cutting shallow grooves or dados with visible edges. 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