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    Trimming Router Bits

    Cut layers of material flush to one another or make cuts along a template.
    Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Trimming Router Bits , Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel, Flush-Trimming Cut Style (Bottom Pilot).
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Trimming Router Bits , Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel, Flush-Trimming Cut Style (Top Pilot)—Plunge-Cut.

    Flush-Trimming Cut

    Style (Bottom Pilot)

    Flush-Trimming Cut

    Style (Top

    Pilot)—Plunge-Cut

    Image of Product. Bottom Pilot. Front orientation. Router Bits. Trimming Router Bits , Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel, Flush-Trimming Cut Style (Bottom Pilot).
    Image of Product. Top Pilot. Front orientation. Top Pilot. Trimming Router Bits , Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel.

    Bottom Pilot

    Top Pilot

    Carbide-tipped high-speed steel bits are for use on wood and laminate.
    Bottom Pilot—Bottom-pilot bits trim material from an upper layer of the workpiece so that it is flush with the layer below. In addition to flush trimming, they can be used to cut along a template placed below the workpiece.
    Top Pilot—Top-pilot bits cut a lower layer of the workpiece flush to the layer above. In addition to flush trimming, they can be used for pattern cutting with a template placed above the workpiece.
    Plunge Cut—Bits with a plunge cut type 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.
    Straight Flutes—Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish.
    Ball Bearing—Ball-bearing pilots guide the bit for accurate cuts and produce less friction than solid pilots for smoother operation.
    Pilot Location—Pilot location describes the position of the pilot when the bit is used for hand routing. The pilot location is reversed when using the bit with a router table.
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    Flush-Trimming Cut Style (Bottom Pilot)
     
    Straight Flutes
    1/2"1/2"1/4"2"Ball Bearing1/2"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate0000000000000
    1/2"1"1/4"2 3/4"Ball Bearing1/2"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate0000000000000
    1/2"1 1/2"1/2"3 7/8"Ball Bearing1/2"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate000000000000
    1/2"2"1/2"4 5/8"Ball Bearing1/2"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate000000000000
     
    Flush-Trimming Cut Style (Top Pilot)—Plunge-Cut
     
    Straight Flutes
    3/8"1/2"1/4"2"Ball Bearing3/8"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate0000000000000
    1/2"1/2"1/4"2 1/2"Ball Bearing1/2"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate0000000000000
    1/2"1"1/4"2 1/2"Ball Bearing1/2"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate0000000000000
    3/4"1 1/4"1/2"3 11/32"Ball Bearing3/4"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate0000000000000
     
    Uncoated Micrograin Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Trimming Router Bits , Uncoated Micrograin Carbide, Flush-Trimming Cut Style (Bottom Pilot).

    Flush-Trimming Cut

    Style (Bottom Pilot)

    Image of Product. Bottom Pilot. Front orientation. 2" Overall Length. Trimming Router Bits , Uncoated Micrograin Carbide.

    Bottom Pilot

    Micrograin carbide bits provide superior wear resistance, long tool life, and a cleaner finish than bits made of other materials.
    Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Bottom Pilot—Bottom-pilot bits trim material from an upper layer of the workpiece so that it is flush with the layer below. In addition to flush trimming, they can be used to cut along a template placed below the workpiece.
    Straight Flutes—Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish.
    Ball Bearing—Ball-bearing pilots guide the bit for accurate cuts and produce less friction than solid pilots for smoother operation.
    Pilot Location—Pilot location describes the position of the pilot when the bit is used for hand routing. The pilot location is reversed when using the bit with a router table.
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    Straight Flutes
    5/8"3/8"1/4"2"Ball Bearing5/8"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood, Laminate00000000000000
     

    Router Bits for Wood Joining

    Create shapes that fit together to form wood joints commonly used to build doors and frames.
    Slotting Wood Joint—Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Wood Joining, Slotting Wood Joint—Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Wood Joining, Slotting Wood Joint—Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel.
    Slotting bits have a ball-bearing pilot that guides the bit for accurate cuts and produces less friction than solid pilots for smoother operation.
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    Straight Flutes
    1/16"1 7/8"1/4"2 3/8"Ball Bearing7/8"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood0000000000000
    1/8"1 7/8"1/4"2 3/8"Ball Bearing7/8"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000
    1/4"1 7/8"1/4"2 3/8"Ball Bearing7/8"3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000
     
    Tongue-and-Groove Wood Joint—Uncoated Carbide-Tipped Steel
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Wood Joining, Tongue-and-Groove Wood Joint—Uncoated Carbide-Tipped Steel.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Wood Joining, Tongue-and-Groove Wood Joint—Uncoated Carbide-Tipped Steel.
    Tongue and groove bits have a solid pilot that guides the bit while routing. Solid pilots are more durable than ball bearing bits. All other bits do not have a pilot, so guide your router along a straight edge when hand routing to make accurate cuts. To cut the tongue, use the fully assembled bit. To cut the groove, remove one of the two cutters and adjust the height of the bit.
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    Straight Flutes
    1 7/8"3/4"1/2"3 1/16"Solid3Hand Router, Router TableWood, Particleboard, Plywood0000000000000
     

    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 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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    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    1/4"3/4"1/4"2 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000000
    3/8"1 1/4"3/8"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood00000000000000
    1/2"1 1/2"1/2"3 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000000
    1/2"2"1/2"4"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000000
     
    Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal
    3/8"1 1/4"3/8"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood00000000000000
    1/2"1 1/2"1/2"3 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000000
    1/2"2"1/2"4"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000000
     
    Ceramic-Coated Carbide
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Wood, Particle Board, and Plywood, Ceramic-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Spiral Flute.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Spiral Flute

    Ceramic-coated carbide bits are harder and protected from high heat, making them last about 2.5 times longer than uncoated bits.
    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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    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    1/8"1/2"1/4"2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000000
    1/4"3/4"1/4"2 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood00000000000000
    1/2"1 1/2"1/2"3 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000000
     
    Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal
    1/8"1/2"1/4"2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood00000000000000
    1/4"3/4"1/4"2 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood00000000000000
    1/2"1 1/2"1/2"3 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineWood, Particleboard, Plywood000000000000000
     

    Drill/Mill Router Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Drill/Mill Router Bits .
    Drill, mill, and trim with the same bit. The unique shape on these bits was originally used for aircraft panels. They have a pointed end and spiral flutes, like a drill bit, making downward plunge cuts easier than with square-cut and straight-flute bits. The spiral flutes also leave a smoother finish. The flutes lift chips up from the workpiece for applications that require a clean finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp your material before routing to prevent lifting.
    These bits are made of high-speed steel for general purpose use. They can be used with hand tools, router tables, and CNC machines. These bits 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 ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Drill/Mill Router Bits , Uncoated High-Speed Steel, Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut.

    Drill/Mill Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut

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    Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    3/32"13/16"3/32"2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineCast Iron, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium00000000000000
    1/8"7/8"1/8"2 1/4"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineCast Iron, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium0000000000000
    5/32"1 1/16"3/16"2 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineCast Iron, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium0000000000000
     

    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. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Spiral Flute.

    Square Cut Style

    Square Cut Style

    Spiral Flute

    Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Spiral Flute—Bits with spiral flutes leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits.
    Downward Chip Removal—Bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut's top edge.
    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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    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    1/4"3/8"1/4"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"7/8"1/4"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic000000000000
    3/8"5/8"3/8"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic000000000000
    1/2"1 1/8"1/2"3 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
     
    Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal
    1/4"3/8"1/4"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic000000000000
    1/4"7/8"1/4"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic000000000000
    3/8"5/8"3/8"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic000000000000
    1/2"1 1/8"1/2"3 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
     
    Ceramic-Coated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Ceramic-Coated Carbide.
    Ceramic-coated carbide bits have a coating that increases the hardness of the bits and protects them from high heat, making them last about 2.5 times longer than uncoated bits. Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Spiral Flute—Bits with spiral flutes leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits.
    Downward Chip Removal—Bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut's top edge.
    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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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Ceramic-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Spiral Flute.
    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    1/4"7/8"1/4"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
    3/8"1 1/8"3/8"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
    1/2"1 1/8"1/2"3 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
    1/2"1 5/8"1/2"4"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Ceramic-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Spiral Flute.
    Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal
    1/4"7/8"1/4"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic000000000000
    3/8"1 1/8"3/8"3"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
    1/2"1 1/8"1/2"3 1/2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
    1/2"1 5/8"1/2"4"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
     

    Flush-Trimming and Chamfering Router Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Flush-Trimming and Chamfering Router Bits .
    Create straight and chamfering cuts on countertops or other laminate material without changing bits. For flush trimming, hold the bit at a height where only the straight cutting edge contacts the workpiece. For chamfering cuts, use the angled cutting edge. A ball-bearing pilot guides the bit for accurate cuts and produces low friction for smooth operation. The straight flutes quickly remove material and leave a rough finish. These bits cannot make plunge cuts, so they're best for operations where the peripheral teeth do most of the work such as trimming, contouring, and finishing.
    Uncoated Micrograin Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Chamfering Cut Style. Front orientation. Router Bits. Flush-Trimming and Chamfering Router Bits , Uncoated Micrograin Carbide, Chamfering Cut Style and Flush-Trimming Cut Style.
    Image of ProductInUse. Flush-Trimming Cut Style. Front orientation. Router Bits. Flush-Trimming and Chamfering Router Bits , Uncoated Micrograin Carbide, Chamfering Cut Style and Flush-Trimming Cut Style.

    Chamfering Cut Style

    Flush-Trimming Cut

    Style

    Micrograin carbide bits provide superior wear resistance, long tool life, and a cleaner finish than bits made of other materials.
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    Straight Flutes
    3/4"3/8"9°1/4"2"Ball Bearing5/8"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineLaminate0000000000000
    7/8"3/8"22°1/4"2"Ball Bearing5/8"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineLaminate000000000000
     

    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, 3 Flutes.

    Square Cut Style

    Spiral Flute

    3 Flutes

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    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    1/8"3/8"1/4"1 1/2"3CNC MachineSteel, Stainless Steel00000000000000
    3/16"7/16"1/4"1 7/8"3CNC MachineSteel, Stainless Steel0000000000000
    1/4"5/8"1/4"2 3/8"3CNC MachineSteel, Stainless Steel0000000000000
     
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