Router bits, types of
Router bits can be manufactured to suit just about any desired profile. Here is a summary of the most frequently used router bits:
Straight bits are the most common type. They are used for working in or on the workpiece or on its edge. The plunge router is guided by a rail or a parallel guide.
Edge forming bits are usually guided by a steel pilot or a ball bearing. These router bits are guided along the edge of the workpiece, i.e. the bit follows the contour of the workpiece. All router bits are also suited for use of the plunge router mounted into a stationary routing table. Multi-form bits, stile and rail cutters and panel raiser bits are only for stationary use in a routing table.
The router bits presented above are only a partial selection of possible shapes. With special router bits and by combining other available bits you can create just about any profile you can think of.
straight bit
single flute
straight bit
two flutes
hinge mortising bit
multi-profile bit
counter-ogee bit
panel edge-forming bit
lettering bit
V-grooving bit
key hole bit
copying bit
dovetail bit
dovetail bit
with notch cutter
chamfering bit
roundover bit
cove bit
chamfered rebate cutter
staff bead bit
guided staff bead bit
laminate trim bit
recessed handle
cutter
cove bit
finger jointing bit
finger jointing edge bit
multi-radius bit
slotting cutter
with arbour
tongue jointing bit
doweling bit
aluminium spiral bit
edge grooving bit
anchor-shaped weatherstripping
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