1/2" Straight Bit in Designer but not for sale

[zeke]

I just noticed that there is an option to use a 1/2" straight bit in designer, but I couldn't find a place to purchase it. Is it me or is this a bit odd, no pun intended.

[Router-Jim]

IMHO I would be concerned about the flex shaft holding up while using a 1/2" straight bit. I'm sure there would be some users out there that would try making a 1" deep dado with the 1/2" bit and that would be asking a lot of the machine.

[pkunk]

You can use any 1/2" straight bit as long as it doesn't have a bottom bearing. The software comp's for the depth of cut as long as that's what you specify.