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 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. 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 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.
Spiral-flute bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut's top edge.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | For Tool Type | Each | |
Ceramic-Coated Carbide | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal | |||||||
| 1/8" | 1/2" | 1/4" | 2" | 3 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 3 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 3 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 000000000 | 000000 |
Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal | |||||||
| 1/8" | 1/2" | 1/4" | 2" | 3 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 3 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 3 | Hand Router, Router Table, CNC Machine | 000000000 | 000000 |
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.
Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel. 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.
Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish.
Bits with spiral flutes leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits. 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. Bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut's top edge.
Choose a bit with one flute for a faster cut; bits with more flutes produce a smoother finish.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Ceramic-Coated Carbide | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Straight Flutes | ||||||||
| 1/8" | 1/2" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/16" | 5/8" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal | ||||||||
| 1/16" | 1/4" | 1/8" | 2" | 1 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | 1/4" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 2" | 1 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 3/8" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 7/8" | 1/4" | 3" | 3 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1" | 1/4" | 3" | 2 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 1 1/8" | 3/8" | 3" | 3 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 3 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 1 5/8" | 1/2" | 4" | 3 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal | ||||||||
| 1/16" | 1/4" | 1/8" | 2" | 1 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | 1/2" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 7/8" | 1/4" | 3" | 3 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1" | 1/4" | 3" | 2 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 1 1/8" | 3/8" | 3" | 3 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 3 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 1 5/8" | 1/2" | 4" | 3 | CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table | Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |