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.
Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use. They quickly remove material, leaving a rough finish.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated Carbide | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Straight Flutes | ||||||||
| 1/8" | 1/4" | 1/4" | 2" | 2 | CNC Machine | Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/16" | 5/8" | 1/4" | 2" | 2 | CNC Machine | Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 2 | CNC Machine | Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16" | 13/16" | 3/8" | 2 1/2" | 2 | CNC Machine | Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 7/8" | 3/8" | 2 1/2" | 2 | CNC Machine | Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1" | 1/2" | 3" | 2 | CNC Machine | Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 00000000 | 00000 |
Trimming Router Bits
Cut layers of material flush to one another or make cuts along a template.
Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel. Diamond-tipped carbide bits are for use on aluminum and composites.
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.
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 and make plunge cuts more easily (for plunge-cutting bits).
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| 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 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 5/8" | 1/4" | 2 3/8" | Ball Bearing | 1/4" | 2 | Spiral | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Aluminum, Plastic Laminate, Soft Plastic, Foam, Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 3" | Ball Bearing | 1/4" | 2 | Spiral | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate, Soft Plastic, Foam, Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 1/2" | 4" | Ball Bearing | 1/2" | 2 | Spiral | Hand Router, Router Table | Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate, Soft Plastic, Foam, Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 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 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 7/16" | 1/4" | 2 5/16" | Ball Bearing | 1/2" | 2 | Straight | Hand Router, Router Table | Aluminum, Fiberglass, Plastic Composites | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1/2" | 1" | 1/4" | 2 13/16" | Ball Bearing | 1/2" | 2 | Straight | Hand Router, Router Table | Aluminum, Fiberglass, Plastic Composites | 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 |
| 6 | Chamfer Corner Rounding Flush Trimming Joining Square | One Chamfer Router Bit: 1-5/16" Cutting Diameter One Rounded-Corner Bit: 1/4" Cutting Diameter One Flush-Trimming Router Bit: 3/8" Cutting Diameter One Dovetail Router Bit: 1/2" Cutting Diameter Two Square Router Bits: 1/4" and 1/2" Cutting Diameters | 1/4" | Hand Router, Router Table | Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Composites, Plastics, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 10 | Chamfer Corner Rounding Flush Trimming Groove Hinge Mortise Joining Square | One Chamfer Router Bit: 1-5/16" Cutting Diameter Two Rounded-Corner Bits: 1/4" and 3/8" Cutting Diameters One Flush-Trimming Router Bit: 1/2" Cutting Diameter One Rounded-Groove Router Bit: 1/4" Cutting Diameter One V-Groove Router Bit: 9/16" Cutting Diameter One Hinge-Mortise Router Bit: 1/2" Cutting Diameter One Dovetail Router Bit: 1/2" Cutting Diameter Two Square Router Bits: 1/4" and 3/4" Cutting Diameters | 1/2" | 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 |
Cabinet Making | |||||||
| 3 | Joining Panel Groove | Two Lock Miter Router Bits: 1-5/8" Cutting Diameter One Roman Ogee Router Bit: 3-3/8" Cutting Diameter | 1/2" | 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 |
Wood Joining | |||||||
| 2 | Joining | Two Lock Miter Router Bits: 1-5/8" Cutting Diameter | 1/2" | Hand Router, Router Table | Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Composites, Plastics, Plastic Laminate | 00000000 | 000000 |