# Need a deeper cut depth

**URL:** <https://forum.sienci.com/t/need-a-deeper-cut-depth/4413>\
**Category:** 📄 General\
**Created:** [December 5, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/need-a-deeper-cut-depth/4413 "2021-12-05T21:24:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Davek](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f19dbf/32.png) [@Davek](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Davek)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/need-a-deeper-cut-depth/4413/1 "2021-12-05T21:24:54Z")

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I have a 1/16" x 1/4" shank end mill I’ve been using. It’s a little short and I’d like one that can cut .5" through or greater. Does anyone have and suggestions or bits they’ve used and like?

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**Author:** ![Andy1](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/andy1/32/7266_2.png) [@Andy1](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Andy1)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/need-a-deeper-cut-depth/4413/2 "2021-12-05T23:46:23Z")

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> **[Amana Tool 46403 SC Spiral Plunge 1/16 D x 1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long...](https://global.toolstoday.com/v-14484-46403.html?ne_ppc_id=15153909030&gclid=Cj0KCQiA47GNBhDrARIsAKfZ2rBbP2AmXlQXNGsjBXy3_RY9FxZ-FKXjsqT36cLQnWGbsaiZ8ZGyiJIaAp8xEALw_wcB)**
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> Get a clean and accurate cut with Amana Tool's 46403 SC Spiral Plunge Router Bit. Perfect for grooves and dado cuts in plywood and composite materials.

Andy

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**Author:** ![gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/gwilki/32/366_2.png) [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/need-a-deeper-cut-depth/4413/3 "2021-12-05T23:58:13Z")

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@Davek I found the same one on Amazon.ca. Interestingly, Amana Tool does not list it on their site.

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**Author:** ![Davek](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f19dbf/32.png) [@Davek](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Davek)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/need-a-deeper-cut-depth/4413/4 "2021-12-06T05:38:33Z")

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Am I ready for a bit like that? Lol I’d be scared to break it. I’ve stuck to cheaper bits so far. Picked up a couple Freud 60° and 90° which seem ok

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**Author:** ![gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/gwilki/32/366_2.png) [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/need-a-deeper-cut-depth/4413/5 "2021-12-06T13:27:18Z")

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@Davek They are not for me, but YMMV. In my hands, they are a broken bit waiting to happen.

What are you doing that you need a bit that small and that long? You may be able to accommodate the project by clearing out material with a bigger bit first. I do that on some of my projects, since the only 1/16" bits that I have only cut to about 3/8". You may also be able to use a tapered ball nose, depending again on the project.

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**Author:** ![Davek](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f19dbf/32.png) [@Davek](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Davek)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/need-a-deeper-cut-depth/4413/6 "2021-12-06T15:52:23Z")

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This is what I will be making more of. The wood I used in the first one was only 1/4" thick so the bit I have worked well. I have a huge pile of prepainted wood that will be awesome for these but it’s .5" thick. I tried using my longer 1/8" bit but that’s to thick of a cut for the size and design. I will just take the wood down in size. It’s an extra step but not a huge deal