1/2" Compression Mortise 2-Flute | 2" LOC | 4" OAL | 1/2" Shank | FEM

A solid carbide 1/2" mortise compression bit built for dadoing, grooving, and blind-slot work in plywood, MDF, and melamine. Unlike a full compression bit, the short .200" upshear bottom zone cleans the groove floor while the longer downshear upper zone controls tearout on the top face — a geometry that's optimized specifically for through-slots and blind dadoes where both cut surfaces are visible. Full end mill construction means it plunges directly into the workpiece without a pre-drilled start hole, which simplifies programming and reduces cycle time. It measures 2" cut length, 4" overall length, 1/2" shank. Made in the USA by Centurion Tools LLC.