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    Router Bit Sets

    Image of ProductInUse. Chamfering Cut Style. Front orientation. Chamfering Cut Style. Router Bit Sets.
    Image of ProductInUse. Corner Cut Style. Front orientation. Corner-Rounding Cut Style. Router Bit Sets.
    Image of ProductInUse. Square Cut Style. Front orientation. Square Cut Style. Router Bit Sets.
    Image of ProductInUse. Flush-Trimming Cut Style. Front orientation. Flush-Trimming Cut Style. Router Bit Sets.

    Chamfering Cut Style

    Corner Cut Style

    Square Cut Style

    Flush-Trimming Cut

    Style

    Image of ProductInUse. Groove Cut Style. Front orientation. Groove Cut Style. Router Bit Sets.
    Image of ProductInUse. Hinge Mortise Cut Style. Front orientation. Hinge-Mortise Cut Style. Router Bit Sets.
    Image of ProductInUse. Joining Cut Style. Front orientation. Joining Cut Style. Router Bit Sets.
    Image of ProductInUse. Panel Pilot Cut Style. Front orientation. Panel-Pilot Cut Style. Router Bit Sets.

    Groove Cut Style

    Hinge Mortise Cut Style

    Joining Cut Style

    Panel Pilot Cut Style

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bit Sets.
    Keep a variety of router bits on hand to cut grooves, chamfers, and other detailed shapes into wood and plastic. Made of carbide-tipped high-speed steel, these bits provide a longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than standard high-speed steel bits.
    Flush-Trimming Cut Style—Flush-trimming bits cut layers of material flush to one another or make cuts along a template.
    Hinge-Mortise Cut Style—Hinge-mortise bits create large, shallow recesses.
    Joining Cut Style—Joining bits create shapes that fit together in order to form joints.
    Panel-Pilot Cut Style—Panel-pilot bits have a pointed tip that creates starter holes for efficient plunge cutting in wood. To make precise cutouts, use the top of the tip as a pilot and guide the bit along a template placed below the workpiece.
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    Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel
     
    Multipurpose
    6SquareSix Square Router Bits: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" Cutting Diameters1/4"Hand Router, Router TableSoftwood, Hardwood, Plastic, Laminate, Composite00000000000000
    30Chamfering
    Corner Rounding
    Square
    Flush Trimming
    Groove
    Hinge Mortise
    Joining
    Panel Pilot    		Two Chamfer Router Bits: 1" and 1-3/8" Cutting Diameters
    One Beaded-Corner Router Bit: 1-1/16" Cutting Diameter
    One Wavy-Corner Router Bit: 1-1/4" Cutting Diameter
    Five Rounded-Corner Router Bits: 1/8", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", and 1/2" Cutting Diameters
    Two Cove Router Bits: 7/8" and 1-1/8" Cutting Diameters
    One Dovetail Router Bit: 9/16" Cutting Diameter
    One Hinge-Mortise Router Bit: 1/2" Cutting Diameter
    One Panel-Pilot Router Bit: 5/16" Cutting Diameter
    Three Flush-Trimming Router Bits: 1/2" and 5/8" Cutting Diameters
    Two Rabbet Router Bits: 1-1/4" Cutting Diameter
    Two Rounded-Groove Router Bits: 1/2" and 3/4" Cutting Diameters
    Two V-Groove Router Bits: 5/8" Cutting Diameter
    Seven Square Router Bits: 5/32", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" Cutting Diameters    		1/4"Hand Router, Router TableSoftwood, Hardwood, Plastic, Laminate, Composite00000000000000
     

    Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Wood, Particle Board, and Plywood

    Image of ProductInUse. Square Cut Style. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Wood, Particle Board, and Plywood.

    Square Cut Style

    Create square slots, pockets, and edges in wood. These router bits are plunge cutting, letting you cut directly into the workpiece from above. They do not have a pilot, so guide your router along a straight edge when hand routing to make accurate cuts.
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Wood, Particle Board, and Plywood, Uncoated High-Speed Steel, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Straight Flutes.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Straight Flutes

    Straight Flutes—Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish. They’re made from high-speed steel.
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    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Straight Flutes
    5/16"1 1/4"1/2"2 3/4"2Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood0000000000000
     
    Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Wood, Particle Board, and Plywood, Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Straight Flutes.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Straight Flutes

    Carbide-tipped high-speed steel bits provide a longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than standard high-speed steel bits.
    Straight Flutes—Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish. They’re made from high-speed steel.
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    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Straight Flutes
    5/16"1"1/4"2 1/4"2Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood0000000000000
     
    Uncoated Carbide
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Wood, Particle Board, and Plywood, Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Spiral Flute.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Spiral Flute

    Spiral Flute—Bits with spiral flutes leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits and make plunge cuts more easily. They're made of solid carbide for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Downward Chip Removal—Spiral-flute bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut's top edge.
    Upward Chip Removal—Spiral-flute bits with upward chip removal lift chips up for applications that require a smooth finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp the workpiece before routing to prevent lifting.
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    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    5/16"1 1/8"5/16"3"2CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood00000000000000
    5/16"1 1/8"1/2"3"2CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood00000000000000
     
    Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal
    5/16"1 1/8"5/16"3"2CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood0000000000000
    5/16"1 1/8"1/2"3"2CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood00000000000000
     

    Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Aluminum

    Also known as O-flute bits, the flutes on these bits are open and rounded for efficient chip removal when cutting aluminum. This also reduces heat to prevent melting or warping. Use these bits to create square slots, pockets, and edges. They are plunge cutting, letting you cut directly into the workpiece from above. They do not have a pilot, so guide your router along a straight edge when hand routing to make accurate cuts.
    Uncoated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Aluminum , Uncoated Carbide.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Aluminum , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Straight Flute.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Straight Flute

    Carbide bits have a longer life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel bits. Their extreme hardness makes them brittle, so they’re not recommended for use with hand tools. A highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to keep bits from breaking.
    Straight Flute—Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish.
    Upward Chip Removal—Bits with upward chip removal lift chips up for applications that require a smooth finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp the workpiece before routing to prevent lifting.
    1 Flute—Choose a bit with one flute for a faster cut.
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    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Straight Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    5/16"13/16"3/8"2 1/2"1CNC MachineAluminum
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    Router Bits for Composites

    The sharp cutting edges and flute shapes of these tools are specifically designed to cut through tough composite materials, such as carbon fiber and fiberglass, with minimal resistance. This means less strain on your router and more control when cutting, leading to smooth cuts. They're made of solid carbide for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Uncoated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut.

    Square Cut Style

    Drill/Mill Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Diamond-Pattern Flutes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Diamond-Pattern Flutes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Diamond-Pattern Flutes.

    Square Cut Style,

    Diamond-Pattern

    Flutes

    Drill/Mill Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Diamond-Pattern

    Flutes

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Diamond-Pattern

    Flutes

    Square Cut Style—Use bits with a square cut style to cut slots, pockets, and edges.
    Drill/Mill Cut Style—Bits with a drill/mill cut style have a pointed end for easier plunge cuts than bits with a square cut style.
    Plunge Cut—Plunge-cutting bits let you cut directly into the workpiece from above. Other bits are best for operations where the peripheral teeth do most of the work, such as trimming, contouring, and finishing.
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes—Diamond-pattern flutes' small, staggered teeth aggressively cut, yet leave a smooth finish.
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    Square Cut Style
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    5/16"1"5/16"2 1/2"Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite0000000000000
     
    Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    5/16"1"5/16"2 1/2"Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite000000000000
     
    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    5/16"1"5/16"2 1/2"Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite000000000000
     

    Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic

    The smooth flutes and sharp cutting edges on these router bits cleanly cut square slots, pockets, and edges in most plastics, including polyethylene, polycarbonate, and vinyl. They do not have a pilot, so guide your router along a straight edge when hand routing to make accurate cuts.
    Uncoated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style.
    Image of Product. Straight Flute. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Straight Flutes.

    Square Cut Style

    Straight Flute

    Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Straight Flutes—Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish.
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    Square Cut Style
     
    Straight Flutes
    5/16"13/16"3/8"2 1/2"2CNC MachineHard Plastic, Composite00000000000000
     

    Spiral Router Bits for Steel and Stainless Steel

    The aluminum-titanium-nitride (AlTiN) coating on these bits resists heat and wear when cutting steel and stainless steel. They have a square cut style for creating slots, pockets, and edges. They're made of solid carbide for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel. Their extreme hardness means they are brittle, so a highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to prevent the bit from breaking. With spiral flutes, they leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits and are good for making plunge cuts. The flutes lift chips up from the workpiece for applications that require a smooth finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp your material before routing to prevent lifting. Bits with more flutes produce a smoother finish.
    Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Spiral Router Bits for Steel and Stainless Steel , Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Carbide.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Spiral Router Bits for Steel and Stainless Steel , Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Spiral Flute, 2 Flutes.

    Square Cut Style

    Spiral Flute

    2 Flutes

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    Square Cut Style
     
    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    5/16"1 1/8"5/16"3"2CNC MachineSteel, Stainless Steel00000000000000
     

    Diamond-Coated Router Bits for Composites

    With a diamond coating, these bits resist wear when used on abrasive materials, making them last about 50 times longer than uncoated bits. Their sharp cutting edges and flute shapes are specifically designed to cut through tough materials such as composites with minimal resistance. This means less strain on your router and more control when cutting, leading to a smooth cut. Bits are made of solid carbide for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Diamond-Coated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Diamond-Coated Router Bits for Composites , Diamond-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Diamond-Coated Router Bits for Composites , Diamond-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Roughed Spiral Flute.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Roughed Spiral Flute

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Diamond-Coated Router Bits for Composites , Diamond-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Diamond-Pattern Flutes.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Diamond-Pattern

    Flutes

    Square Cut Style—Use bits with a square cut style to cut slots, pockets, and edges.
    Plunge Cut—Plunge-cutting bits let you cut directly into the workpiece from above. Other bits are best for operations where the peripheral teeth do most of the work such as trimming, contouring, and finishing.
    Roughed Spiral Flute—Nicks on the edges of the spirals reduce the amount of force required to cut through composites, giving you more control as you cut.
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes—Diamond-pattern flutes' small, staggered teeth aggressively cut, yet leave a smooth finish.
    Upward Chip Removal—Bits with upward chip removal lift chips up for applications that require a smooth finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp the workpiece before routing to prevent lifting.
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    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    5/16"1"5/16"2 1/2"10Router Table, CNC MachineCarbon Fiber, Composite00000000000000
     
    Roughed Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    5/16"15/16"3/8"3"6Router Table, CNC MachineCarbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Composite00000000000000
     
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