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Router Bits

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 | Router V-Groove Bit 5/8" 90º 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 399.00
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R 399.00
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit V-Groove 5/8" 90º 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

90° V-groove router bit Carbide Tipped V-groove router bits have many uses. One particular application is in carving lettering and other decora...

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R 399.00
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R 399.00
R 349.00
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R 349.00
Pro-Tech | Router Classical Plunge Bit 3/4" X 1/2" (5/32" Diameter) 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 469.00
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R 469.00
R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Classical Plunge 3/4" X 1/2" (5/32" Diameter) 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

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 469.00
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R 469.00
R 369.00
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R 369.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 25.4mm x 31.8mm Two Flute 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 379.00
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R 379.00
R 319.00
R 319.00 - R 319.00
R 319.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 25.4 X 31.8mm 2 Flute 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

1/2" Shank 25,4 X 31,8mm 2 Flute Straight Cut Router Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutt...

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R 379.00
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R 379.00
R 319.00
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R 319.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 16mm X 31mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 233.22
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R 233.22
R 189.00
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R 189.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 16 X 31mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

1/2" Shank 16 X 31mm 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 233.22
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R 233.22
R 189.00
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R 189.00
R 1,529.00
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R 1,230.00
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R 1,230.00

Pro-Tech | F Joint Bit ½" Shank

Pro-Tech

F Joint Bit The cutter is a counter-profile cutter. When properly aligned, it will allow two panels to join together without the use of a s...

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R 1,529.00
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R 1,230.00
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R 1,230.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 1/2" X 50mm Cut 2 Flute 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 419.00
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R 419.00
R 369.00
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R 369.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 1/2" X 50mm Cut 2 Flute 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

1/2" 1/2" X 50mm 2 Flute Straight Cut Router Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutting edge...

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R 419.00
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R 419.00
R 369.00
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R 369.00
Pro-Tech | Router Slot Cutter 1/4"x 1/8" 1/4"Shank - BPM Toolcraft
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R 439.00
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R 439.00
R 339.00
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R 339.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Slot Cutter 1/4" X 1/8" 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

1/4" 1/4" X 1/8" Slot Cutter Router Bit Use this slot cutter where a groove (slot) is required on the side of wood with a specific set cutting he...

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R 439.00
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R 439.00
R 339.00
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R 339.00
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R 309.00 - R 309.00
R 309.00
R 309.00
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R 309.00

Milescraft | 1/8 Downcut Spiral Router Bit 1/4" Shank

Milescraft

Milescraft 1/8 Downcut Spiral Router Bit 1/4" Shank 1/8″ downcut spiral bit for inlays or other router projects Tungsten carbide construction f...

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R 309.00 - R 309.00
R 309.00
R 309.00
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R 309.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Set Rail & Stile c/w Roman Ogee Panel Bit, 3Pc 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
Pro-Tech | Router Bit Set Rail & Stile c/w Roman Ogee Panel Bit, 3Pc 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 2,609.00
R 2,609.00 - R 2,609.00
R 2,609.00
R 2,039.00
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R 2,039.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Set Rail & Stile c/w Roman Ogee Panel 3Pc 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

   Cabinet door set - Ogee and bead profile The set is designed to be used in a router table to create a cabinet door. Rail profile router bit S...

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R 2,609.00
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R 2,609.00
R 2,039.00
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R 2,039.00
R 707.94
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R 707.94
R 559.00
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R 559.00

Tork Craft | Router Bit Set 1/4" Straight & Profile 12Pc

Tork Craft

12Pc 1/4" Straight & Profile Router Bit Set The Tork Craft Router Bit 1/4' Shank Set, for hard and soft wood, sealed ball bearing provides smo...

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R 707.94
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R 707.94
R 559.00
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R 559.00
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00
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R 289.00

Milescraft | Router Bit 3.2mm Downcut Spiral 8mm Shank

Milescraft

  3,2mm Downcut Spiral Router Bit The Milescraft 3.2mm (1/8") downcut spiral router bit is designed to be used with the Design Inlay Kit. 3.2mm (...

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R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00
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R 289.00
Pro-Tech | Router Bearing 5/8 X ¼" - BPM Toolcraft
R 149.00
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R 149.00
R 119.00
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R 119.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bearing 5/8 X ¼"

Pro-Tech

Description: Router bearing bit 5/8" OD X 1/4" ID The high quality router bit bearing stands up to heavy use and can be used with other manufactur...

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R 149.00
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R 149.00
R 119.00
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R 119.00
Pro-Tech | Router Bearing for KP7004 8 x 28.6 - BPM Toolcraft
R 139.00
R 139.00 - R 139.00
R 139.00
R 99.00
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R 99.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bearing for KP7004 8 X 28.6

Pro-Tech

Biscuit Slot CutterReplacement bearing guide For Biscuit No. 10 The biscuit slot cutter comes in handy when one does not have access to a biscui...

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R 139.00
R 139.00 - R 139.00
R 139.00
R 99.00
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00
Pro-Tech | Router Panel Raising Bit 25º 80 Diameter 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 1,529.00
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R 1,529.00
R 1,199.00
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R 1,199.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Panel Raising 25º 80mm Diameter 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

The raised panel is captured in a groove made in the inside edge of the frame members. Panels are made slightly smaller than the available space w...

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R 1,529.00
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R 1,529.00
R 1,199.00
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R 1,199.00
Pro-Tech | Router Classic Bit 1 1/4" X 1/2" 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 839.00
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R 839.00
R 649.00
R 649.00 - R 649.00
R 649.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Classic 1 1/4" X 1/2" 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

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 839.00
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R 839.00
R 649.00
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R 649.00
Pro-Tech | Router Combination Panel Pilot Bit 1/4" x 3/4" 1/4" Shank - Online Only - BPM Toolcraft
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 179.00
R 179.00 - R 179.00
R 179.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Combination Panel Pilot 1/4" x 3/4" 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

Panel pilot bit Carbide Tipped A panel pilot bit has a pointed tip for plunge cuts and an integral solid pilot. It is designed for fast cut-out w...

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R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 179.00
R 179.00 - R 179.00
R 179.00
Pro-Tech | Router Cove Panel Raiser Bit 50mm X 10.3mm 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 1,279.00
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R 1,279.00
R 999.00
R 999.00 - R 999.00
R 999.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Cove Panel Raiser 50 X 10.3mm 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

50X10.3mm 1/2" Shank Cove Panel Raiser Router Bit The raised panel is captured in a groove made in the inside edge of the frame members. Panels ar...

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R 1,279.00
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R 1,279.00
R 999.00
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R 999.00
Pro-Tech | Router Plunge Cutting Ball Bit 3/4" x 3/4" (19mm) 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 599.00
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R 599.00
R 469.00
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R 469.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Plunge Cutting Ball 3/4" X 3/4" (19mm) 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

Ball cutting router bit Carbide Tipped Cut channels for pipes or cables using the ball end bit. The profile requires the cut to be made in a singl...

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R 599.00
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R 599.00
R 469.00
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R 469.00
Pro-Tech | Router V-Groove Bit 3/4" X 5/8" 90 Degree 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 V-Groove 3/4" X 5/8" 90º 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

90° V-groove router bit Carbide Tipped V-groove router bits have many uses. One particular application is in carving lettering and other decora...

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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 14.3mm x 31.8mm Two Flute 1/2" 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 Straight 14.3 X 31.8mm 2 Flute 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

1/2" Shank 14,3 X 31,8mm 2 Flute Straight Cut Router Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutt...

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R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 169.00
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R 169.00
Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 7.9mm x 25.4mm Two Flute Long 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
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R 189.00
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R 189.00
R 159.00
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R 159.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 7.9 X 25.4mm 2 Flute Long 1/4" Shank

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1/4" 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 189.00
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R 189.00
R 159.00
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R 159.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Straight Bit 14mm X 25mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/4" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 209.00
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R 209.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 14 X 25mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

1/4" Shank 14 X 25mm 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 209.00
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R 209.00
R 169.00
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R 169.00
Pro-Tech | Router Corner Round 5/16" Radius X 1/2" Shank - BPM Toolcraft
R 464.42
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R 464.42
R 369.00
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R 369.00

Pro-Tech | Router Bit Corner Round 5/16" Radius X 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

5/16" 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 464.42
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R 464.42
R 369.00
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R 369.00
R 1,309.00 - R 1,309.00
R 1,309.00
R 1,309.00
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R 1,309.00

Betop | Router Bit Flush Trim 12.70 X 25.40mm Spiral Compression 1/4" Shank

Betop

Over the past decades, Betop has always offered high quality tool solutions to our customers all over the world. Starting with professional wood c...

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R 1,309.00
R 1,309.00
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R 1,309.00