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<blockquote data-quote="Kangaroux" data-source="post: 8307420" data-attributes="member: 628495">You can get some really cheap bits but I highly suggest some freud bits (they&#039;re red, can be found at home depot, and cost about $25 each). Yes they are very expensive but nothing is worse than a router bit that won&#039;t cut well. Ryobi sells a 3 piece roundover set that works pretty well. It will occasionally leave a bit of fuzz after the cut but that can be cleaned up with some 150-220 grit in just a few passes by hand.For bits you will want:- 1&quot; straight bit- 1&quot; flush trim (with bearing)- Roundover set (3pc ryobi set)If you decide to mess around with fancy trim pieces you will also want to get a pattern bit. It&#039;s similar to the flush trim bit that has a bearing to follow a guide, except the bearing is mounted near the shank, so you can clamp a piece of wood and a template together and use it as a guide. Though it&#039;s not necessary to start out with.Those 3 bit sets will run you about $70 if you go with the freud/ryobi. Expensive, yes, but the router only works as well as the bits work.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Kangaroux, post: 8307420, member: 628495"] You can get some really cheap bits but I highly suggest some freud bits (they're red, can be found at home depot, and cost about $25 each). Yes they are very expensive but nothing is worse than a router bit that won't cut well. Ryobi sells a 3 piece roundover set that works pretty well. It will occasionally leave a bit of fuzz after the cut but that can be cleaned up with some 150-220 grit in just a few passes by hand. For bits you will want: - 1" straight bit - 1" flush trim (with bearing) - Roundover set (3pc ryobi set) If you decide to mess around with fancy trim pieces you will also want to get a pattern bit. It's similar to the flush trim bit that has a bearing to follow a guide, except the bearing is mounted near the shank, so you can clamp a piece of wood and a template together and use it as a guide. Though it's not necessary to start out with. Those 3 bit sets will run you about $70 if you go with the freud/ryobi. Expensive, yes, but the router only works as well as the bits work. [/QUOTE]

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