TREND Two flute cutter 12mm diameter | 3/8X1/4TC

Trend 3/8X1/4TC two-flute straight router cutter, 12mm diameter (TCT)

The Trend 3/8X1/4TC two-flute cutter is a TCT router bit designed for clean, controlled cutting in abrasive sheet materials and selected hard timbers and plastics. With two flutes to help produce a neater edge finish, it’s a practical choice for workshop and site routing where cut quality matters.

Ideal for grooving, rebating, mortising and drilling-style plunge cuts, this 12mm straight cutter features a TCT plunge centre tip to support accurate entry into the workpiece. Model 3/8X1/4TC uses a 1/4" shank for compatibility with suitable routers.

Key Features

• TCT cutting edges: Suitable for working in abrasive materials such as chipboard, MDF and plywood.
• Two-flute design: Helps produce a cleaner finish on cut edges compared with single-flute cutters.
• Straight cutter profile: Well suited to general routing tasks including grooving and rebating.
• Plunge centre tip: Supports controlled plunge entry for mortising and drilling-style cuts.
• 1/4" shank: Fits routers and collets designed for 1/4" shank cutters.

Specifications at a glance

Suitable applications

• Grooving and trenching in MDF, chipboard and plywood.
• Rebating and housing joints in timber and sheet goods.
• Mortising and plunge-cut routing where a centre tip aids entry.
• Routing in selected hardwoods and hard plastics where TCT tooling is recommended.