1/2 Inch Shank Architectural Router Bit Set - Crown, Bullnose, Bead, Column Face Molding for Woodworking

Used to make bookcase trim with poplar. I'd be skeptical to use these on tougher hardwoods. They are LARGE bits and after making about 30ft of trim they seemed to start to be getting dull and tearing out grain. At the end of the day I stick to my mantra, a sharp tool is a safe tool. Dull blades are more dangerous. The fact that these are an off-brand, and they're also BIG, BEEFY, router bits I'd only use them on a project or two before throwing away. These are the kind of router bits that have decent potential to cause injury if the carbide shatters, or they catch a knot and maul your workpiece. Wear your PPE.

The product description and photo showing overall length is very wrong. The largest bit is only 2” long on the cutting surface... I only used them in soft pine, but they seem to cut just fine. Hardest part is keeping the wood steady in the router table as these are vertical bits. It’s easiest to cut pieces to length first, then route them (as opposed to just routing 8-10’ sticks at a time.

Worked great for the pine molding and trim I made for a room in the basement so far have lasted quite well.

Overall great product

So when I bought these I tried to use them. Honestly they are not what you’d expect. They aren’t very smooth cutting. When cutting something they dull pretty quickly and are a rough cut. I will be returning them as they didn’t meet expectations like they advertise.