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... Read More
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.
5/8" Straight Router Bit These bits cut right into the material to create a groove or dado, a groove across the wood grain They are also typical...
View full details3/8" Straight Router Bit These bits cut right into the material to create a groove or dado, a groove across the wood grain They are also typical...
View full details3/4" Straight Router Bit These bits cut right into the material to create a groove or dado, a groove across the wood grain They are also typical...
View full details17mm Straight Router Bit These bits cut right into the material to create a groove or dado, a groove across the wood grain They are also typical...
View full details16mm Straight Router Bit These bits cut right into the material to create a groove or dado, a groove across the wood grain They are also typical...
View full details12mm Straight Router Bit These bits cut right into the material to create a groove or dado, a groove across the wood grain They are also typical...
View full details1/2" Straight Router Bit These bits cut right into the material to create a groove or dado, a groove across the wood grain They are also typical...
View full details5/16" Slotted Router Bit A slotting and grooving router bit is a cutting tool used in woodworking to create a groove or slot on a workpiece
3/16" Slotted Router Bit A slotting and grooving router bit is a cutting tool used in woodworking to create a groove or slot on a workpiece
1/8" Slotted Router Bit A slotting and grooving router bit is a cutting tool used in woodworking to create a groove or slot on a workpiece
5/32" Roman Ogee Router Bit A furniture piece's edge detailing often includes decorative edge moulding, and these often contain ogee-shaped prof...
View full details1/4" Roman Ogee Router Bit A furniture piece's edge detailing often includes decorative edge moulding, and these often contain ogee-shaped profi...
View full details1/2" Rabbeting Router Bit A rabbet is a recess cut into the edge of a workpiece The piece that extrudes is called the tongue A rabbet joint is...
View full details1/4" Corner Round Router Bit ¼" Ø Shank router bit with a 6,35mm (1/4") radius to profile a roundover shape in wood This router bit is used with ...
View full details1/4" Core Box Router Bit Core box bits are used to cut half-round grooves for fluted moldings, columns, millwork, and signs When used with an ed...
View full details1/2" Core Box Router Bit Core box bits are used to cut half-round grooves for fluted moldings, columns, millwork, and signs When used with an ed...
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45º 1/2" Shank Chamfer Router Bit Ideal for bevelling and decorative edges This router bit is also used for producing a 45° edge for mitres, esp...
View full details1/4" Beading Router Bit A beading bit is similar to a roundover bit in that it applies a rounded shape to the edge of the stock The difference ...
View full details5/16" Beading Router Bit A beading bit is similar to a roundover bit in that it applies a rounded shape to the edge of the stock The difference...
View full details3/8" Beading Router Bit A beading bit is similar to a roundover bit in that it applies a rounded shape to the edge of the stock The difference ...
View full details3/16" Beading Router Bit A beading bit is similar to a roundover bit in that it applies a rounded shape to the edge of the stock The difference...
View full details1/2" Beading Router Bit A beading bit is similar to a roundover bit in that it applies a rounded shape to the edge of the stock The difference ...
View full details1/2"x3/8" Round Nose Router Bit Round nose bits are perfect for routing channels in cutting boards and counter tops and to produce flutes in so...
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