--- title: Guide to Specialty Bits description: We offer an array of cutters for different circumstances and materials. 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For an in-depth guide to bit selection and details on our stock cutters, consult [this article](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002985634?hsLang=en). | **Cutter** | **Details** | **Materials & Uses** | | --- | --- | --- | | ![SE1-2500-1000C-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SE1-2500-1000C-small.png?width=110&height=438&name=SE1-2500-1000C-small.png) **[¼” X 1” Up-Spiral](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/1-4-in-x-3-4-in-up-spiral-ball-nose-router-bit)** SE1-2500-1000C | - Overall Length: 2.5” - Shank Diameter: 0.25” - Cutting Diameter: 0.25” - Cutter Length: 1” - Material: Solid Carbide | Used for similar applications to the standard upcut bit with deeper cutting flute. Cutting recommendations are similar to the standard bit and can be found in the [Materials Recommendations article](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016398434?hsLang=en). | | ![SE1-2500-BNUS-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SE1-2500-BNUS-small.png?width=110&height=430&name=SE1-2500-BNUS-small.png) **[¼” X ¾” Up-Spiral Ball Nose ](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/1-4-in-x-3-4-in-up-spiral-ball-nose-router-bit)** SE1-2500-BNUS | - Overall Length: 2.5” - Shank Diameter: 0.25” - Cutting Diameter: 0.25” - Cutter Length: .75” - Material: Solid Carbide | For cutting curved channels. Great for sign making and cutting boards. Used in the [Elate Lamp](https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/5fbc41ffe7369a000fdb5058/shares/6137b0b7948bbb0011524bb3) project on ShaperHub. You can see this bit demonstrated in [this Shaper Session](https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/sessions/0042-elate-lamp-build). | | ![SE1-2500-TB10M-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SE1-2500-TB10M-small.png?width=110&height=447&name=SE1-2500-TB10M-small.png) **[11° Tapered Ball Nose](https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/store/product/11-deg-tapered-ball-nose-router-bit)** SE1-2500-TB10M | - Overall Length: 2.5” - Shank Diameter: 0.25” - Cutting Diameter: 0.0625" - .25” - Cutter Length: 1” - Material: Solid Carbide | Multiple flutes are great for engraving in a wider array of materials. Can be used to cut wedged tenons, like in the [Trestle Bench](https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/trestlebench) project. | | ![SF1-8-TSC-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF1-8-TSC-small.png?width=110&height=366&name=SF1-8-TSC-small.png) **[5mm T-Slot Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/store/product/5-mm-t-slot-router-bit)** SF1-8-TSC | - Overall Length: 50 mm - Shank Diameter: 8 mm - Cutter Diameter: 10.5 mm - Cutter Length: 13 mm - Cutter Neck Diameter: 5 mm | Used for a variety of undercut operations, including the [Pencil Tray Premium Project](https://hub.shapertools.com/list/project/5eb917e85b43a60012156fca). Plunging T-slot means you can cut slots or keyhole mounts.   | | ![SF1-8-DC15-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF1-8-DC15-small.png?width=110&height=343&name=SF1-8-DC15-small.png) **[15º Dovetail Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/15-deg-dovetail-router-bit)** SF1-8-DC15 | - Overall Length: 46 mm - Shank Diameter: 8 mm - Cutter Diameter: 13.8 mm - Cutter Length: 13.5 mm | 15˚ geometry is rare in North America. Used in the [Fellbach Box ShaperHub ](https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/5c89120f12cede0017df3727/shares/5ef38a111789df0010a1aa8a)project. | | ![SE1-2500-2500C-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SE1-2500-2500C-small.png?width=110&height=367&name=SE1-2500-2500C-small.png) **[⅛” X ¼” Up-Spiral O-flute Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/store/product/1-8-in-x-1-4-in-up-spiral-o-flute-router-bit)** SE1-2500-2500C | - Overall Length: 2.5” - Shank Diameter: 0.25” - Cutter Diameter: 0.125” - Cutter Length: 0.25” | Features O-Flute geometry good for cutting harder materials like acrylic and soft metals.  Some cut setting recommendations can be found in the [Materials Recommendations article](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016398434?hsLang=en). | | ![SE1-2500-5000C-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SE1-2500-5000C-small.png?width=110&height=420&name=SE1-2500-5000C-small.png) [**⅛” X ½” Up-Spiral O-flute Router Bit**](https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/store/product/1-8-in-x-1-2-in-up-spiral-o-flute-router-bit) SE1-2500-5000C | - Overall Length: 2.5” - Shank Diameter: 0.25” - Cutter Diameter: 0.125” - Cutter Length: 0.5” | A longer version of the ⅛” X ¼” Up-Spiral O-flute Router Bit. Similar geometry with a deeper cutter for more depth. As with the shorter version of this bit you can find cutting information in the [Materials Recommendations article](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016398434?hsLang=en).   | | ![SF1-8-8DP-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF1-8-8DP-small.png?width=110&height=543&name=SF1-8-8DP-small.png) **[8mm X 35mm Up-Spiral Flat Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/store/product/8-mm-x-35-mm-up-spiral-flat-router-bit)** SF1-8-8DP | - Overall Length: 85 mm - Shank Diameter: 8 mm - Cutter Diameter: 8 mm - Cutter Length: 35 mm | Wider and featuring three flutes greater depths are manageable in a variety of materials.  Great for clearing material as well as roughing and finishing passes. You can review more details about this bit, including specific materials recommendations, [here](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/6843914892827?hsLang=en). | | ![SF1-8-16D-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF1-8-16D-small.png?width=110&height=521&name=SF1-8-16D-small.png) **[16mm X 16mm Clearing Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/store/product/16-mm-x-16-mm-clearing-router-bit)** SF1-8-16D | - Overall Length: 65 mm - Shank Diameter: 8 mm - Cutting Diameter: 16 mm - Cutter Length: 16 mm - Material: Solid Carbide | Three-flute geometry. Clears material quickly at 12mm passes. More on this bit, including materials recommendations, [here](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/6843493362971?hsLang=en). | | ![SE1-2500-V90E-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SE1-2500-V90E-small.png?width=110&height=275&name=SE1-2500-V90E-small.png) **[90° Engraving Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/90-deg-engraving-router-bit)** SE1-2500-V90E | - Overall Length: 1.5" - Shank Diameter: .25" - Cutter Angle: 90° - Cutter Length: .125" | 90° geometry can be used on profiles to make invisible miters Double flutes stay sharp longer Shallower point increases bit durability | | ![SE1-2500-1500C-small-1](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SE1-2500-1500C-small-1.png?width=110&height=473&name=SE1-2500-1500C-small-1.png) **[¼” X 1½” Up-Spiral O-flute Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/1-4-in-x-1-1-2-in-up-spiral-o-flute-router-bit)** SE1-2500-1500C | - Overall Length: 3" - Shank Diameter: .25" - Cutting Diameter: .25" - Cutter Length: 1.5" | Ideal for deep cuts in non-ferrous metals and acrylic Polished O-flute resists chip adhesion Appropriate for a wide range of non-wood materials | | ![SF1-8-5D-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF1-8-5D-small.png?width=110&height=547&name=SF1-8-5D-small.png) **[5mm X 20mm Up-Spiral O-flute Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/5-mm-x-20-mm-up-spiral-o-flute-router-bit)** SF1-8-5D | - Overall Length: 78 mm - Shank Diameter: 8 mm - Cutting Diameter: 5 mm - Cutter Length: 20 mm - Usable Length: 30 mm | Long-reach O-flute geometry. Allows deep first-pass cuts into hard and soft wood, including up to 3/4" first passes. More on this bit, including materials recommendations, [here](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8900601477019?hsLang=en). | | ![SF1-8-6F3-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF1-8-6F3-small.png?width=110&height=543&name=SF1-8-6F3-small.png) **[6mm x 30mm Up-Spiral Flat Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/6-mm-x-30-mm-up-spiral-flat-router-bit)** SF1-8-6F3 | - Overall Length: 80 mm - Shank Diameter: 8 mm - Cutter Diameter: 6 mm - Cutter Length: 30 mm - Usable Length: 45 mm | 30 mm cutting length plus a clamping neck enables cutting along Origin’s full Z-axis travel. Designed for high feed rates with good cut quality in a wide range of materials. | | ![SF1-8-4F2-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF1-8-4F2-small.png?width=110&height=543&name=SF1-8-4F2-small.png) **[4mm x 15mm Up-Spiral Flat Router Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/4-mm-x-15-mm-up-spiral-flat-router-bit)** SF1-8-4F2 | - Overall Length: 80 mm - Shank Diameter: 8 mm - Cutter Diameter: 4 mm - Cutter Length: 15 mm | Stability during deep roughing passes and good cut finish on deep finishing passes Designed for high feed rates with good cut quality in a wide range of materials | | ![SF1-8-8R-small](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SF1-8-8R-small.png?width=110&height=543&name=SF1-8-8R-small.png) **[8mm x 35mm Roughing Bit](https://www.shapertools.com/store/product/8-mm-x-35-mm-roughing-bit)** SF1-8-8R | - Overall Length: 80 mm - Shank Diameter: 8 mm - Cutter Diameter: 8 mm - Cutter Length: 35 mm - Usable Length: 45 mm | 35 mm cutting length plus a clamping neck enables cutting along Origin’s full Z-axis travel Designed for rough passes with a high feed rate in a wide range of materials |     - 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