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Router bits shape edges, cut joinery and create profiles in wood, plastic and composites.  Straight bits, rabbeting bits, chamfer bits, round over bits and molding bits open endless possibilities.  Carbide cutters maintain sharpness and resist heat.  Always select the right shank size for your router.

What are router bits used for?
Router bits are cutting tools used with handheld or table-mounted routers to shape, profile, groove, and trim wood, plastic, and some soft metals. They’re essential in cabinetry, joinery, furniture making, sign carving, and decorative woodworking, allowing you to create edge profiles, dados, rabbets, inlays, and joinery cuts like dovetails or mortises.

What are the different types of router bits available?
Router bits come in a wide range of types and functions, including:

  • Straight bits – for grooves, dados, and mortising

  • Flush trim bits – for trimming laminate or pattern routing

  • Rounding-over and chamfer bits – for decorative edge shaping

  • Rabbeting bits – for cutting L-shaped steps

  • V-groove and cove bits – for decorative detailing

  • Joinery bits – like dovetail, finger joint, or mortise and tenon bits
    Bits are available in ¼″ and ½″ shank sizes, and in carbide-tipped or solid carbide for durability and cleaner cuts.

How do I choose the right router bit for my project?
Consider:

  • Application – choose the bit profile based on the cut or shape you need

  • Material – carbide-tipped bits are ideal for hardwoods, MDF, and laminate; HSS bits are better for softwoods

  • Router compatibility – match the shank size (¼″ or ½″) to your router collet

  • Cutting depth and diameter – ensure the bit is suitable for the scale of your work
    Always use router bits at the recommended speed, secure the workpiece, and feed the router in the correct direction for clean, safe results.

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Pro-Tech | Dovetail Router Bit 5/8" x ½" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00
R 179.00
R 179.00 - R 179.00
R 179.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Dovetail 5/8" x ½" Shank

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Dovetail Router Bit Our dovetail routers consist of a solid steel body and carbide tipped cutting edges. With its 14 degree profile angle, it is...

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R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00
R 179.00
R 179.00 - R 179.00
R 179.00
Pro-Tech | Router Slot Cutter 1 1/4"x 1/4" 1/4"Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 439.00
R 439.00 - R 439.00
R 439.00
R 389.00
R 389.00 - R 389.00
R 389.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Slot Cutter 1-1/4" X 1/4" 1/4" Shank

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1/4" 1-1/4" X 1/4" Slot Cutter Router Bit Use this slot cutter where a groove (slot) is required on the side of wood with a specific set cutting ...

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R 439.00
R 439.00 - R 439.00
R 439.00
R 389.00
R 389.00 - R 389.00
R 389.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 10mm X 25mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 189.00
R 189.00 - R 189.00
R 189.00
R 150.00
R 150.00 - R 150.00
R 150.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 10X25mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank

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1/2" 10 X 25mm 2 Flute Straight Router Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutting edges and ...

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R 189.00
R 189.00 - R 189.00
R 189.00
R 150.00
R 150.00 - R 150.00
R 150.00
Pro-Tech | Router Bit, Rabbeting, 1-1/4" X 3/8" X 3/8" Depth, 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 469.00
R 469.00 - R 469.00
R 469.00
R 389.00
R 389.00 - R 389.00
R 389.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Rabbeting 1-1/4" X 3/8" X 3/8" Depth, 1/4" Shank

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Rabbeting Cutter For cutting rebates Rabbet: (răb′ĭt) also re·bate (rē′bāt′,răb′ĭt)A cut or groove along or near the edge of a piece of wood tha...

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R 469.00
R 469.00 - R 469.00
R 469.00
R 389.00
R 389.00 - R 389.00
R 389.00
Pro-Tech | Router Mortising Bit 1/2" x 10mm 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 239.00
R 239.00 - R 239.00
R 239.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Mortising 1/2" X 10mm 1/4" Shank

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Two flute Metric Straight bit Carbide Tipped This bit is used for cutting shallow mortises for hinges and locksets. Its cutting geometry is cal...

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R 239.00
R 239.00 - R 239.00
R 239.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00
Pro-Tech | Router Core Box Bit 5/8" x 1/2" (5/16" Radius) 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00
R 304.00
R 304.00 - R 304.00
R 304.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Core Box 5/8" X 1/2" (5/16" Radius) 1/2" Shank

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Core box router bit Carbide Tipped Pro-Tech offer eight sizes core box router bits. These bits can be used in hard woods, soft woods, plastics an...

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R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00
R 304.00
R 304.00 - R 304.00
R 304.00
Pro-Tech | Router Core Box Bit 3/4" x 5/8" (3/8" Radius) 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00
R 389.00
R 389.00 - R 389.00
R 389.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Core Box 3/4" X 5/8" (3/8" Radius) 1/4" Shank

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Core box router bit Carbide Tipped Pro-Tech offer eight sizes core box router bits. These bits can be used in hard woods, soft woods, plastics an...

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R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00
R 389.00
R 389.00 - R 389.00
R 389.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 7.9mm x 25.4mm Two Flute 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 7,9 X 25,4mm 2 Flute 1/2" Shank

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1/2" Shank 7,9 X 25,4mm 2 Flute Straight Cut Router Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutti...

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R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 25mm X 38mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
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R 485.76
R 485.76 - R 485.76
R 485.76
R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 25 X 38mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

1/2" Shank 25 X 38mm 2 Flute Straight Cut Router Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutting ...

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R 485.76
R 485.76 - R 485.76
R 485.76
R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Corner Round 3/16" Radius X 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
R 329.00
R 329.00 - R 329.00
R 329.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Corner Round 3/16" Radius X 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

3/16" Radius X 1/2" Shank Corner Round Router Bit The corner-rounding bit rounds an edge to a given radius The tool is shouldered to cut a fille...

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R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
R 329.00
R 329.00 - R 329.00
R 329.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 1/2" X 1 1/4" Cut 2 Flute, Bottom Cut - BPM Toolcraft
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 1/2" X 1-1/4" Cut 2 Flute Bottom Cut

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1/2" X 1-1/4" 2 Flute Bottom Cut Straight Router Bit A special-design straight router bit with a bottom cutter insert Unlike common mortise bits,...

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R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
Pro-Tech | Router Bearing for KP3503 5/8" X 3/16" - BPM Toolcraft
R 134.14
R 134.14 - R 134.14
R 134.14
R 109.00
R 109.00 - R 109.00
R 109.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bearing for KP3503 5/8" X 3/16"

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By choosing alternative bearings with a larger outside diameter, the depth of cut can be reduced The cutting height can be increased with multi...

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R 134.14
R 134.14 - R 134.14
R 134.14
R 109.00
R 109.00 - R 109.00
R 109.00
Pro-Tech | Router Classic Bit 1-1/2" X 5/8" 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 901.71
R 901.71 - R 901.71
R 901.71
R 709.00
R 709.00 - R 709.00
R 709.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Classic 1-1/2" X 5/8" 1/2" Shank

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Edge profile router bits Classic profile Carbide Tipped The classic router bit edge profile router bit is designed for creating decorative mouldi...

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R 901.71
R 901.71 - R 901.71
R 901.71
R 709.00
R 709.00 - R 709.00
R 709.00
Pro-Tech | Router Edge Beading Bit 5/16" x 5/8" 5/32" Radius 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 559.00
R 559.00 - R 559.00
R 559.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Edge Beading 5/16" X 5/8" 5/32" Radius 1/4" Shank

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Corner Bead | Edge Beading Bit Carbide Tipped Use this router bit to produce three slightly different profiles... An edge bead with or withou...

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R 559.00
R 559.00 - R 559.00
R 559.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00
Pro-Tech | Router Veining Bit Round Nose One Flute 1/4" X 5/16" 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Veining Round Nose One Flute 1/4" X 5/16" 1/4" Shank

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1/4" Shank 1/4" X 5/16" Round Nose Single Flute Veining Router Bit Veining router bits are used where very fine and delicate routing work is req...

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R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00
Pro-Tech | Router Veining Bit Round Nose One Flute 3/16" X 5/16" 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 189.00
R 189.00 - R 189.00
R 189.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Veining Round Nose Single Flute 3/16" X 5/16" 1/4" Shank

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1/4" Shank 3/16" X 5/16" Single Flute Round Nose Veining Router Bit Veining router bits are used where very fine and delicate routing work is req...

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R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 189.00
R 189.00 - R 189.00
R 189.00
Pro-Tech | Router 4 Wing Slot Cutter Blade 2" x 4mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 434.35
R 434.35 - R 434.35
R 434.35
R 339.00
R 339.00 - R 339.00
R 339.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit 4 Wing Slot Cutter Blade 2" X 4mm

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4 Wing Slot CutterReplacement blade For 4-Wing carbide tipped Four-wing slot cutters are convenient where higher feed rates are required in prod...

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R 434.35
R 434.35 - R 434.35
R 434.35
R 339.00
R 339.00 - R 339.00
R 339.00
Pro-Tech | Router 4 Wing Slot Cutter Blade 2" X 3.2mm | KP570821 - BPM Toolcraft
Pro-Tech | Router 4 Wing Slot Cutter Blade 2" X 3.2mm | KP570821 - BPM Toolcraft
R 439.00
R 439.00 - R 439.00
R 439.00
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit 4 Wing Slot Cutter Blade 2" X 3.2mm

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Four-wing slot cutters are convenient where higher feed rates are required in production With an overall diameter of 50,8mm, this cutter should b...

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R 439.00
R 439.00 - R 439.00
R 439.00
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
Pro-Tech | Router Face Mould Bit 1" X 27mm 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 1,469.00
R 1,469.00 - R 1,469.00
R 1,469.00
R 1,149.00
R 1,149.00 - R 1,149.00
R 1,149.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Face Mold 1" X 27mm 1/4" Shank

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Face Mould router bitDecorative profile Give your furniture and cabinets a classic, architectural look with this unique molding router bit. Perfect...

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R 1,469.00
R 1,469.00 - R 1,469.00
R 1,469.00
R 1,149.00
R 1,149.00 - R 1,149.00
R 1,149.00
Pro-Tech | Router Classical Plunge Bit 1" X 15/8" (7/32" Diameter) 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 559.00
R 559.00 - R 559.00
R 559.00
R 439.00
R 439.00 - R 439.00
R 439.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Classical Plunge 1" X 15/8" (7/32" Diameter) 1/2" Shank

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Profile router bits with plunge cut capability Classical Plunge Bit Use this carbide tipped classical plunge bit for routing decorative details on...

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R 559.00
R 559.00 - R 559.00
R 559.00
R 439.00
R 439.00 - R 439.00
R 439.00
Pro-Tech | Router Classical Plunge Bit 1/2" X 3/8" (3/32" Diameter) 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
R 279.00
R 279.00 - R 279.00
R 279.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Classical Plunge 1/2" X 3/8" (3/32" Diameter) 1/4" Shank

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1/4" Shank 1/2" X 3/8" Classical Plunge Router Bit Use this carbide tipped classical plunge bit for routing decorative details on the face of rai...

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R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
R 279.00
R 279.00 - R 279.00
R 279.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 22mm X 38mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 479.00
R 479.00 - R 479.00
R 479.00
R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 22 X 38mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank

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1/2" Shank 22 X 38mm 2 Flute Straight Cut Router Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutting ...

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R 479.00
R 479.00 - R 479.00
R 479.00
R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 17mm X 20mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 17 X 20mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/4" Shank

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1/4" Shank 17 X 20mm 2 Flute Straight Router Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutting edge...

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R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00
R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 509.00
R 509.00 - R 509.00
R 509.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Corner Round 1/2" Radius X 1/4" Shank

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Corner Round Router Bit The corner-rounding bit rounds an edge to a given radius. The tool is shouldered to cut a fillet if required. The cut can...

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R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 509.00
R 509.00 - R 509.00
R 509.00