Router Bits

[ahillworks 10+ year member]

Ok so I am going to start using my router soon. What type bits am I going to need the most. And if you have a picture of the most commonly used that would be great. =) Thanks

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[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

Cutting bit will do all of your cutouts, a flush trim will allow you to make all of your edges perfect, and a round over will make them edges look purty.

 

[Rashaddd 5,000+ posts]

all I've ever used is a straight bit, roundover, and flush trim, great tools.

 

[ahillworks 10+ year member]

Cool those seem to be common every where I go. Any size preference? And thanks for the fast responce.

 

[18inchjeepin 10+ year member]

1" roundover //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[01 S 10 10+ year member]

I just got a router for xmas, my dad gave me his that i didnt know he had, or i would of asked him a LONG time ago //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif its a Skil 1 3/4hp with some bits, heres a pic of the bits... can anyone identify whether or not i have a straight, roundover, and flush trim?

im thinking the 5th from the left is the straight cut, and the last one all the way to the right is a roundover?.., but not 100% sure. havent used it yet

 

[roarzorz 10+ year member]

Upspiral bits are best for cutting circles. Other than that I use a flush bit and roundover bits regularly. As for the roundover I use them in 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" depending on what it is I'm doing. The 3/4" gets used the most doing flared custom ports and smoothing the box edges.

 

[groundpound4200 5,000+ posts]

1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" roundovers and a 1/4" tracer bit should get you goin

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

#3 and #6 from the left are flush trims, although those look like they're meant for veneer work, you need longer ones for trimming up enclosure edges with 3/4" material.

 

[01 S 10 10+ year member]

anybody have any pics of proper size roundovers? flush trims and straight cuts?

 

[muskyhunter567 10+ year member]

make sure you get carbide steelies stink and dull whicked fast

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

Cutting bit will do all of your cutouts, a flush trim will allow you to make all of your edges perfect, and a round over will make them edges look purty.

x2 these are pretty much all you'll need for most enclosures...and maybe a 45 degree chamfer bit, ive used once on the face of an enclosure just to mix it up

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Roundover

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=8

Flush trim

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=60

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=69

or double bearing flush trim

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=743

Straight cut

spiral up or down

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=7

straight non spiral

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=816

I tend to use 1/4" cut width ( most premade circle jigs are calibrated for 1/4" bit) , and 1" long for the straight and flush trim bits. If your building a lot of double walled boxes then you may want a longer flush trim bit. I have an assortment of roundovers from 1/8" up to 1 3/4". //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

#3 and #6 from the left are flush trims, although those look like they're meant for veneer work, you need longer ones for trimming up enclosure edges with 3/4" material.

#1 is the veneer flush trim bit #3 and #6 look to be regular old 1/2" flush trim bits. But yep, gonna need longer than that //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[scoob8000 10+ year member]

You want a 3/8 roundover for 3/4 MDF. When both 3/8 rounded sides come together it's a nice smooth, even curve. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

You can use that stright bit in the kit for circle, but go slowly. A spiral upcut bit will work faster and last longer tho. They're the ones that look like a drill bit.

Also make sure the roundover bit you get has a bearing, some of the cheaper ones dont..