Trimming Router Bits
Cut layers of material flush to one another or make cuts along a template.
Carbide-tipped high-speed steel bits are for use on wood and plastic laminate.
Ball-bearing pilots guide the bit for accurate cuts and produce less friction than solid pilots for smoother operation.
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. 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.
Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish.
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.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Pilot Type | Ball-Bearing Pilot Dia. | Number of Flutes | Flute Type | Cut Type | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Top Pilot | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 1/2" | 3 3/4" | Ball Bearing | 1 1/2" | 2 | Straight | Plunge | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 000000 |
Corner-Rounding Router Bits
Choose from bits that form a variety of shapes along the edges of your workpiece.
Carbide-tipped steel bits are for use on wood.
Bits with a ball-bearing pilot operate smoothly thanks to the pilot, which decreases friction and guides the bit for accurate cuts. Other bits do not have a pilot, so guide your router along a straight edge when hand routing to make accurate cuts.
| Cutting Dia. | Cut Radius | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Pilot Type | Ball-Bearing Pilot Dia. | Number of Flutes | Bead Radius | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated Carbide-Tipped Steel | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rounded Corner Style | ||||||||||||
| 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 2 5/32" | Ball Bearing | 1/2" | 2 | __ | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/2" | 2 11/16" | Ball Bearing | 1/2" | 2 | __ | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood | 00000000 | 00000 |
Rounded with Beading Corner Style | ||||||||||||
| 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 13/16" | 1/4" | 2 13/32" | Ball Bearing | 3/8" | 2 | 3/16" | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood | 00000000 | 00000 |
Replaceable Carbide-Insert Fly Cutters
These tools create a wide, shallow cut on the face of the workpiece. They're often used to level spoilboard so it lies perfectly flat for accurate routing and milling. When the cutting edges dull, replace the carbide inserts rather than replacing the entire tool.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | For Tool Type | For Use On | Includes | Each | |
Uncoated Carbide | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 2 5/16" | 2 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood | Two Bottom Inserts, Two Side Inserts, Four Torx Screws, Two Torx Keys | 0000000 | 0000000 |
