{"product_id":"02500-1-4-diamond-flute-carbide-router-bit-down-cut-fish-tail-1-inch-loc-a284","title":"0.2500\" (1\/4\") x 1.00\" LOC Diamond Flute Carbide Router, Down Cut, Fish Tail Tip, 1\/4\" Shank | A284","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThis \u003cstrong\u003e0.2500\" (1\/4\") diamond Flute carbide router bit\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong\u003e1.00\" length of cut\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3.00\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" shank\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sold individually, this solid carbide router is designed for routing abrasive laminates, composites, and other tough sheet materials where durability and controlled cutting are important.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003ediamond Flute down-cut flute geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e is well suited for materials such as \u003cstrong\u003eFR-4, G-10, fiberglass, carbon fiber, phenolic, laminates, and similar abrasive composites\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong\u003efish tail tip\u003c\/strong\u003e helps provide gentler entry in brittle or layered materials and can help reduce fraying or delamination at plunge.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBecause this is a \u003cstrong\u003edown-cut router\u003c\/strong\u003e, it helps direct cutting forces and chips downward, which can improve \u003cstrong\u003etop-edge finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and help keep the \u003cstrong\u003etop surface cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e in materials where upper-face quality matters. This makes it a strong choice for trimming, profiling, and routing operations where minimizing top-surface chip-out is important.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRouting and trimming FR-4 and G-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContour cutting fiberglass and phenolic laminates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfiling carbon fiber sheet and similar composites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlotting and edge trimming in abrasive sheet materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGeneral CNC routing where cleaner top-surface results are desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiamond Flute flute geometry for effective cutting in abrasive materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDown-cut design helps improve top-edge finish and reduce top-surface tear-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFish tail tip helps provide cleaner entry in brittle or layered workpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWell suited for composite, laminate, fiberglass, and PCB-style routing applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.2500\" (1\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength of Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.00\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.00\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiamond Flute\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDown Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFish Tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSolid Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBright \/ Uncoated\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/diamond-flute-router-feed-speed-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block; font-size:16px !important; color:#0a66c2 !important; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e👉 View Diamond Flute Router Feed \u0026amp; Speed Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip style: Fish Tail — gentle entry to reduce delamination in brittle or layered materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drill Bits Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48758560751845,"sku":"A284","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3082\/2885\/files\/a284-diamond-pattern-carbide-router-bit-down-cut-hero.jpg?v=1775578307","url":"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/products\/02500-1-4-diamond-flute-carbide-router-bit-down-cut-fish-tail-1-inch-loc-a284","provider":"Drill Bits Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}