Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Wood, Particle Board, and Plywood
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.
Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish. They’re made from high-speed steel. Carbide-tipped high-speed steel bits provide a longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than standard high-speed steel bits.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | For Tool Type | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | |||||||
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Straight Flutes | |||||||
| 5/8" | 1 1/4" | 1/2" | 2 3/4" | 2 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 0000000 | 000000 |
Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel | |||||||
Straight Flutes | |||||||
| 5/8" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 2" | 2 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 1 1/4" | 1/2" | 2 7/8" | 2 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 0000000 | 00000 |
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.
Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel. Micrograin carbide bits provide superior wear resistance, long tool life, and a cleaner finish than bits made of other materials. 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. 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 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | 1/2" | 1/4" | 2 1/4" | Ball Bearing | 5/8" | 2 | Straight | Plunge | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 2 1/2" | Ball Bearing | 5/8" | 2 | Straight | Plunge | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 2 5/8" | Ball Bearing | 5/8" | 2 | Straight | Plunge | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 1" | 1/4" | 2 3/4" | Ball Bearing | 5/8" | 2 | Straight | Plunge | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 1 1/4" | 1/2" | 3 1/2" | Ball Bearing | 5/8" | 2 | Straight | Plunge | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Pilot Type | Ball-Bearing Pilot Dia. | Number of Flutes | Flute Type | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Bottom Pilot | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 1/4" | 2" | Ball Bearing | 5/8" | 3 | Straight | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 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 | ||||||||||||
| 5/8" | 1/16" | 5/16" | 1/4" | 1 3/4" | Ball Bearing | 1/2" | 2 | __ | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood | 00000000 | 000000 |
Rounded with Beading Corner Style | ||||||||||||
| 5/8" | 1/16" | 5/16" | 1/4" | 1 3/4" | Ball Bearing | 3/8" | 2 | 1/16" | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood | 00000000 | 00000 |
Chamfer Router Bits
These bits make chamfer, bevel, and other angled cuts in wood.
Use carbide-tipped high-speed steel bits on wood. They're sturdier than carbide bits and can be used for hand routing. A ball-bearing pilot helps position the bit for straight cuts.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Cut Angle | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Pilot Type | Ball-Bearing Pilot Dia. | Number of Flutes | Flute Type | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | 1/4" | 15° | 1/4" | 2 1/8" | Ball Bearing | 1/2" | 2 | Straight | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
Straight Flutes—For general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish.
Use bits with a square cut style to cut slots, pockets, and edges. Bits with a drill/mill cut style have a pointed end for easier plunge cuts than square-cut bits.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | Cut Type | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Diamond-Coated Carbide | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Straight Flutes with a Square Cut Style | |||||||||
| 5/8" | 1 5/8" | 5/8" | 4" | 15 | __ | CNC Machine | Fiber-Reinforced Plastic | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Straight Flutes with a Drill/Mill Cut Style | |||||||||
| 5/8" | 1 5/8" | 5/8" | 4" | 15 | Plunge | CNC Machine | Fiber-Reinforced Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
Router Bits for Grooves
Carve grooves in wood and plastic laminate. These bits have straight flutes that quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish. Made of carbide-tipped high-speed steel, they provide a longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than standard high-speed steel bits.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | Flute Type | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rounded Grooves | |||||||||
| 5/8" | 7/16" | 1/4" | 1 9/16" | 2 | Straight | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate | 0000000 | 000000 |
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 bits cut layers of material flush to one another or make cuts along a template.
Joining bits create shapes that fit together in order to form joints.
Hinge-mortise bits create large, shallow recesses.
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.
| No. of Pieces | Cut Style | Includes | Shank Dia. | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated Carbide-Tipped High-Speed Steel | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multipurpose | |||||||
| 6 | Square | Six Square Router Bits: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" Cutting Diameters | 1/4" | Hand Router, Router Table | Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Composites, Plastics, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 15 | Chamfer Corner Rounding Flush Trimming Groove Joining Square | Two Chamfer Router Bits: 1" and 1-3/8" Cutting Diameters Two Rounded-Corner Bits: 1/8" and 1/4" Cutting Diameters One Cove Router Bit: 3/8" Cutting Diameter Two Flush-Trimming Router Bits: 1/2" and 5/8" Cutting Diameters One V-Groove Router Bit: 5/8" Cutting Diameter One Dovetail Router Bit: 9/16" Cutting Diameter One Roman Ogee Router Bit: 5/32" Cutting Diameter One Slotting Router Bit: 1-1/4" Cutting Diameter One Tongue-and-Groove Router Bit: 1-1/4" Cutting Diameter Three Square Router Bits: 1/4", 1/2", and 5/8" Cutting Diameters | 1/4" | Hand Router, Router Table | Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Composites, Plastics, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 30 | Chamfer Corner Rounding Flush Trimming Groove Hinge Mortise Joining Panel Pilot Square | 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 Three Flush-Trimming Router Bits: 1/2" and 5/8" Cutting Diameters Two Rounded-Groove Router Bits: 1/2" and 3/4" Cutting Diameters Two V-Groove Router Bits: 5/8" Cutting Diameter One Hinge-Mortise Router Bit: 1/2" Cutting Diameter One Dovetail Router Bit: 9/16" Cutting Diameter Two Rabbet Router Bits: 1-1/4" Cutting Diameter One Panel-Pilot Router Bit: 5/16" 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 Table | Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Composites, Plastics, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 000000 |
Trimming and Edging | |||||||
| 6 | Chamfer Corner Rounding Flush Trimming | Two Chamfer Router Bits: 1" and 1-3/8" Cutting Diameters Two Rounded-Corner Bits: 1/8" and 1/4" Cutting Diameters Two Flush-Trimming Router Bits: 1/2" and 5/8" Cutting Diameters | 1/4" | Hand Router, Router Table | Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Composites, Plastics, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 00000 |