Hell yeah, I'm looking into getting a Freud downcut bit. I want a triple flute one, but the damn bit costs more than the router did, lol. I'll use my straight cut for now, but I don't have much faith in it. I've already broken a few 1/4 straight cut tool shop bits in the past.
Ive been using a 4 flute 1/4" end mill, its all carbide and its double ended. worked alot better than my straight flute. i have hours of cutting on it and seems to b as sharp as when i first used it. i think u can get through msd, or if you have a buddy that is into CNC.