Silverline Router TCT 3mm x 12mm Bit 1/4 inch Shank 790840

Silverline Straight Cut 1/4 inch 3mm TCT Router Bit

Barcode: 5055058135667

MPN: 790840

Overview:

1/4 inch 3mm TCT Straight Cut Router Bit a precision straight cutter designed for fine routing work in timber and abrasive sheet materials such as MDF and plywood. With a strong, hardened steel shank and a single flute design for controlled cutting and a smooth finish, it’s ideal for creating narrow grooves, slots and clean-edged channels. Suitable for general routing, grooving, rebating, dados, mortising and edge trimming, this 3mm cutter is a practical choice when accuracy matters. With careful handling under normal conditions, TCT cutters can outlast HSS cutters many times over, offering long-lasting and reliable service.

Key Features

• TCT straight router bit for timber, MDF and plywood

• 3mm cutting diameter for narrow grooves, slots and detail routing

• Strong, hardened steel shank for stability in the collet

• Single flute design for controlled cutting and a smooth finish

• Suitable for grooving, rebating, dados, mortising and edge trimming

• Designed for long service life compared to HSS cutters

• Max speed rating of 24,000rpm for fast, clean routing

Specifications

• Brand: Silverline

• Product Type: Straight Router Bit Cutter

• MPN: 790840

• Cutting Diameter: 3mm

• Cutting Length: 12mm

• Shank Diameter: 1/4 inch

• Cutter Type: Straight Cutter

• Cutting Edge Type: TCT

• Flutes: Single flute

• Maximum RPM: 24,000rpm

• Suitable Materials: Timber, MDF, plywood

Applications

• Cutting narrow grooves and channels in timber

• Routing slots and recesses in MDF and plywood

• Dados for small joinery and fitting work

• Mortising for compact housings and rebates

• Edge trimming and finishing on boards and sheet materials

• Detail routing where a fine 3mm cutter is required

How to Use

• Confirm your router uses a 1/4 inch collet and fit the bit securely

• Set the correct cutting depth and clamp the workpiece firmly

• Keep within the maximum speed rating of 24,000rpm

• Make smooth, steady passes and avoid forcing the cutter

• For deeper cuts, take multiple light passes for a cleaner finish

• Switch off and allow the bit to stop fully before adjusting or removing

Straight Cut 1/4 inch 3mm TCT Router Bit – Key FAQs

• What materials can this 3mm TCT router bit cut?
  It’s designed for routing a wide variety of timber and abrasive sheet materials such as MDF and plywood, making it ideal for fine, detailed routing tasks.

• What are the cutting dimensions of this router bit?
  The cutter has a 3mm cutting diameter and a 12mm cutting length, which is well suited to narrow grooves, slots and precise routing work.

• What shank size does it have?
  This router bit uses a 1/4 inch shank, so it fits routers with a 1/4 inch collet. Always check compatibility before use.

• Is this bit single flute or twin flute?
  This model is single fluted, helping provide controlled cutting and a smooth finish, particularly when working with narrow cuts.

• What is the maximum RPM for this router cutter?
  The maximum rated speed is 24,000rpm. Staying within this limit supports safer use and more consistent cutting results.

• Why choose a TCT cutter over an HSS cutter?
  With careful handling under normal conditions, TCT cutters can outlast HSS many times over, especially when routing abrasive materials like MDF.