Flush Cut Router Bits - What's The Difference?

Today we visit Greene Street Joinery also home of Today’s Craftsmen and learn all about flush cut and compression cut router bits from professional cabinet maker Jeff Krug. I hope you enjoy this video and that it helps you along through your woodworking journey.
Have a great day, Jon

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Thanks again! Jon

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[JonPetersArtHome]

Welcome to the Shop! You can help support my channel by shopping at my new store here.

[jgbcodemonkey]

The square bearing was new to me. I'm a big fan of Today's Craftsmen; always look forward to the content over there. Keep up the good work!

[gbjones]

I love watching the Todays Craftsman videos, Jon thank you guys for putting them on.

[danyodice]

Cool information Jon. I never saw the square bearing but good to it's available....🤘🤘🤘

[jimrosson]

Love the Today’s Crafts men channel also. As a new woodworker the videos you guys make on both channels are very informative and helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[RoseAnneLivao]

Jeff's insights into flush cut and compression cut router bits are so helpful for anyone looking to refine their woodworking skills. Thanks for sharing such valuable info! 💯

[Nathan-tg]

Exactly the info I wanted without wasting my time. Clearly knowledgeable and uses these often, Subscribed!

[garrettthornton]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing! Gonna have to pick up some new flush trim bits

[jimserhant]

Great informative video as always, Jon & Jeff. My Saturday morning coffee wouldn’t be the same without the Today’s Craftsman videos, thank you for sharing them & your knowledge with us. If you don’t mind me asking, Is Rob still a part of GSJ? I’ve not seen him in a while.

[williamellis]

Great info, Jon. Yes, Today's Craftsmen is a great channel.
Bill

[carbidetooth]

One key to how spiral flush trimmers work is that they shear rather than chop like a conventional straight trimmer. The cutting edge is always engaged in the work.

[andrissvilans]

I would have been interesting to show the performance of a straight trim bit, as compared to the upcut and downcut bits, as the spiral bits are considerably more expensive.

[jasonsmall]

That square bearing is nice. It's annoying to get a mark from the bearing.

[frankdesantis]

I always use a climb cut to minimize tear out, though exclusively with straight flush cut bits. Is this a bad idea when you don’t have a spiral bit? Love the channels. Both of you have made such practical content. TY

[branchandfoundry]

"No more than 1/2 the diameter" rule may be more related to hardwood, in particular woods that tend to be splintery, grabby and/or have wavy grain. Big bites with bigger bits in say, flat-sawn walnut, can scare the hell outta you when they grab!

[chuckbogart]

What about router speed. I heard spiral bits are prone to breaking if run at high speed. Someone suggested like a 2 or 3 on a trim router

[rml]

Great video, Jon. What happened to Rob at Greene St? Haven't seem him in a while; always got a kick out of his presentation style.

[rotaxrider]

We use flush cuts daily for cutting out plywood around window and doors RSOs on exterior walls.
What do you think would be the best style of bit available that would do the job and last the longest

[sapelesteve]

Excellent explainer video Jeff & Jon! BTW, I was just wondering where the older gentleman is that use to be in the shop videos with Jeff? Just curious. Thanks!

[johnsrabe]

As an audio mixing professional, I sure wish you would’ve upcut one of his clips.