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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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Betop | Router Bit Straight 12.70 X 38.00mm 1/2" 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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Betop | Router Bit Rabbeting Low BB, 31.8 X 12.7mm X 09.5 D 1/2" Shank

Betop

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Betop | Router Bit Flush Trim 19.10 X 25.4mm, Down Cut Shear BB 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 1,739.00
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Festool | Roundover cutter HW S8 D22,7/R5 KL

Festool

FESTOOL. Our passion for high-quality power tools has continued for more than 90 years. We share this fascination with our users and fans. Our p...

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R 139.00
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PG mini Professional | HSS Flute Bit 3mm Straight Grov. 3mm

PG mini Professional

3mm HSS Straight Router Bit The HSS (High-speed steel) router bits are designed for mini rotary tools to be used for routing, inlaying and morti...

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R 139.00
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R 1,469.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Rosette 84mm (3-15/16"Cutting Diameter) 1/2" Shank

Pro-Tech

Tungsten Carbide - Rosette cutter Create decorative designs with a Rosette cutter Fit the cutter in a drill press chuck Set speed to a slow rpm C...

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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Double Round 1 1/4" X 9/16" Radius 3/16" 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

Double Round Bit 1/4" Shank The double round profile router bit is designed for creating decorative mouldings or edge profiles. These cutters al...

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Pro-Tech | Grub Screws 3mm

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3mm Grub Screws The grub screw is used to hold the bearing to the router bit. Make sure that the washer is fitted between the grub screw a...

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R 309.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 16X38mm Cut 2 Flute Metric 1/2" Shank

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Straight Bit  In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutting edges and the shortest overall length t...

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R 309.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 1/2" (12.7mm) X 1" Cut 2 Flute with Bottom Cut 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

Straight Bit A special design straight router bit with a bottom cutter insert. Unlike common mortise bits, these bits feature a special overlappin...

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R 249.00
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R 939.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Cove Panel Raiser 48 X 13.5mm 1/4" Shank

Pro-Tech

Cove Panel Raiser The raised panel is captured in a groove made in the inside edge of the frame members. Panels are made slightly smaller than th...

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Pro-Tech | Retaining Collar 1/2"

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1/2" Retaining Collar The retaining collar is used to secure a bearing with an internal diameter Ø 1/2" to a 1/2" shaft router bit. Secure the re...

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R 1,099.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Tongue & Groove Taper (Wedge Taper) 1-5/8" X 27mm 1/2" Shank

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Tongue & Groove Taper Bit The cutter is a counter-profile cutter. When properly aligned, it will allow two panels to join together with...

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R 629.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Classical Cove 1 5/16" X 5/8" Radius 5/16" 1/2" Shank

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Classical Cove Bit The classical cove router bit is an all-time favourite. The way shadows form when light falls on the final cut profile, makes t...

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R 529.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Classical Pattern Plunge Cutting 3/4" X 7/16" with Top Bearing 1/4" S

Pro-Tech

Classical Pattern Plunge Cutting Bit Use this carbide tipped classical plunge bit for routing decorative details on the face of raised panels or s...

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R 529.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit 3 Wing Cutter Wedge Tongue

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3 Wing Cutter Wedge Tongue The cutter is designed to be used with a stationary spindle moulder equipped with either a 3/4' or 1/2' spindle shaft. ...

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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Beading Plunge 1/2" Diameter

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Beading Plunge Bit This particular beading bit is a plunge version. Also referred to a plunge profile or plunge form bits. Designed to cut groove...

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R 329.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Straight 1/2" (12.7mm) X 2" (50.8mm) Two Flute 1/2" Shank

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Straight Bit In choosing a straight bit for any application, always select one with the shortest cutting edges and the shortest overall length tha...

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R 349.00
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Pro-Tech | Spare Ogee Cutter Standard Size for KP551 or KP851

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Spare Ogee Cutter This ogee cutter cuts 9.5mm and is the standard cutter supplied with KP551 and KP851. 

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R 349.00
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R 179.00
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Pro-Tech | Shaft/Bearing for KP551 1/4" Shank

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Shaft/Bearing for KP551 The arbor is a spare part for the rail and stile cutter KP551 Bearing KP551-6 is included  

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R 179.00
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R 1,389.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Panel Raiser Double Cove 3-1/2" X 5/8" 1/2" Shank

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Panel Raiser Double Cove Bit The raised panel is captured in a groove made in the inside edge of the frame members. Panels are made slightly smal...

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R 1,389.00
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R 679.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Ogee 1-1/2" X 11/16" Radius 1/4" 1/2" Shank

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Ogee Bit The ogee profile router bit is designed for creating decorative mouldings or edge profiles. These cutters allow you to shape a convex and...

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R 679.00
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R 590.92
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R 469.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit Pierce & Round Over 1/2" X 7/8" 1/4" Shank

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Pierce & Round Over Bit This very special router bit is a round over bit with a slightly longer straight cutting edge at the bottom. Round ove...

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R 469.00
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R 1,271.55
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R 999.00
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Pro-Tech | Router Bit 3 Wing Cutter Wedge Groove

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3 Wing Cutter Wedge Groove The cutter is designed to be used with a stationary spindle moulder equipped with either a 3/4" or 1/2" spindle shaft...

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