My 5 Most Used Router Bits & How to Make Moulding

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After more then 30 years of woodworking I have accumulated a lot of router bits...But these five are the ones that I use most often.

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[maydanlex]

Appreciate you taking the time to show this. It helps when you’re a 62 year old rookie such as myself .

[drwagner]

I could watch this guy all day, and I might.

[howler]

Custom moldings can really take your project to the next level!

[CreativeIdeasMaker]

The best tips on blades are in this video. Thanks for sharing your helpful experiences.

[SawdustmakerLori]

Thanks for sharing this info Jon! Those are definitely great bits to have. Sometimes I forget what nice molding can be made from them so I'm glad you reminded me!

[dalebrames]

Watched a lot of your projects. You always made your own molding. I thought how come I don’t do that. Well I do now. Adds such a nice touch. Spot on match for the kinda of wood you are using. Good videos Jon. Thanks

[johnsrabe]

The idea of experimenting is crucial. It just takes a second to mill up some profiles from scrap wood; then you can sit at the bench and play. And meantime, you’ve honed your routing skills.

Simple work done creatively makes product very beautifully complex

[bud]

Thank you for the great ideas in the video. When I see one of your videos show up in notifications, it is the first one I watch.

[mikeabbott]

Enjoyed Your video on moulding ! And demonstrating the looks of the different bits.

[MixingGBP]

I'll have to pick up one of those cove bits. I can see some cool moulding stackups being made with that one.

[MrAnimal]

As always John great stuff. I guess its your "artists eye" but your use of mouldings gives pieces a simple elegnce.

[NWGR]

Great video on useful bits John.
My most used are similar, but I don't use a beading bit all the much. In its place would be basic straight bits; I use them a lot for template routing with guide bushings and for things like slots, rabbets and mortises. Straight bits are my most used, followed by flush trim/pattern, then round over, chamfer and cove.

[jasonzwart]

Wow very awesome just started doing little projects and you do such great tutorials

[davecurda]

Now you can see just how great the Kapex is.

[MCsCreations]

Really excellent tips, Jon! Thanks! 😃
You know, I used to paint... And lots of my paintings got a broken frame... So I'm going to use your tips to make some!
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[jimserhant]

Some may call me crazy for trying this. I use the Dewalt DCW600B trim router. Anyway, I needed a 45 degree chamfer bit at a client’s home. The Freud I bought has a 1-3/4 diameter which did not fit the base plate opening. I installed the bit & lowered the base plate with the bit spinning at full speed. 45 degree chamfer on 27 LF of hard maple later with my palm router, makes for a successful, less frustrating day. Yes, I have a spare base plate for smaller diameter bits 😊.

[rla]

9:53 This would make a very decorative backband as well, could be configured different ways.

[barmillsmodels]

I could live with pretty much just them... I think, for me, the "bead" would not be critical... gotta try it sometime ! Nice video.

[MysticalMe]

I have a router just needed to watch to learn a few tricks.