5 Router Bits for Beginner Woodworkers

These are the five router bits I think every woodworker needs in their tool box. One of these router bits will probably surprise you as being "essential" but I think it is a must-have bit! A router is one of the most versatile woodworking tools you can have in your shop. Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel.

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[boejudden]

I feel like 731 is one of the few woodworking channels that has a sense of reasonable affordability. So sick of creators who throw the word "cheap" around like were all getting sponsored ads haha

[Christian_]

I'm so glad when I'm searching for something specific and one of your videos pops up. It makes my day .

[asbrand]

I've always suggested getting one of those cheaper bit sets, with all the different shapes / profiles, and use that to determine WHICH bits you use the most. Then buy the good ones that you actually DO use. Also, for flush trim bits, I suggest the spiral ones instead of the two blade like you have. They are more expensive, but WELL worth every penny. Much better at flush trimming. Excellent video as always!

[CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

So true… Katz-Moses is THE guy when it comes to recommendations and info

[stevemaybee]

Thx, as a rookie woodworker this answered several questions I had for my router

[golddiamondsgdpc]

I really like your videos
I’m a beginner woodworker and they have been very informative

[jasonscoggins]

Awesome video Brother.
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Jason

[FeWolf]

Thank you, new to router, Bless you and yours all your days

[oldtireman]

I bought a 70 piece, 1/2” shank set on line for $150 with the hope it will be good enough for basic use until I figure out which ones I’m going to use the most and need to be upgraded. We will see.

[pstrzel]

Just got my 2.25 HP Bosch with plunge base yesterday. Time to get some nice bits.

[shotparrot]

"The 80s called and they want their edge profile back" Lol! Now you've given me a complex! Srsly great overview, from someone who just got a (Bosch) router. Thanks for the great video!

[russmartin]

Recently I bought a Makita trim router kit with three bases. I bought the corded model because I will only use it in the shop. I got it because Tamar at 3X3 Custom uses the battery model and she used it for dado's. I made her table saw sled and cut dados for T Track with it. No problem. The motor on that little router is very powerful. I also have a Ryobi trim router. That thing is not very powerful, but it is good for round overs and chamfers.

[melvinkovac]

I joined your channel recently because I will start working with wood soon and I would like the user to learn as much as possible ... I watched quite a few of your videos and you show a lot of smart things that everyone can learn if they want ... thank you in advance for all the information and I hope to publish some instructions soon ... thanks to such carpenters who also share knowledge, those who want to work with wood can learn everything. wood exudes some warmth that you can't achieve with any metal.

[philipread]

Another size round over bit I keep is a 1/16”. It gives you a uniform broken edge look where your sander does not.

[BBCoz]

You do a great job Matt! You’ve inspired me big time my friend.

[ronswoodshack]

Great information!!! Just received my little straight bit to do table top fasteners for the first time. Thank you for the content.

[libertarian]

I like the DeWalt battery trim routers as they’re beasts that run well above their weight class. My trim routers have become my go-to routers for probably 90% of my router tasks; I’ve even gotten a mini base plate to allow me to mount the battery router in my router table extension. DeWalt like Makita and Bosch makes a plunge base for their trim routers; just be aware that the lock lever on the plunge bases for the trim routers works opposite to standard router plunge locks. I also run the larger DeWalt 2 1/4 HP router with the 3 base kit as I prefer the fixed base with the trigger handle; the standard fixed base is attached to a base plate in my router table extension which is attached to my table saw.
As a side note if you work with plywood a lot you should invest in a set of plywood bits or even just in the sizes of plywood you use as they’re undersized to the size of plywood which allows much better dados than say either a full sized bit or making 2 passes. As a cost save if you get straight cut bits with top bearings you’ll get two bits for the price of one as well as make it easier to cut deeper as the bit will automatically follow previous cuts; this set up also allows template cutting on a router table or free-hand with the same bit.

[tomascastaneda]

Gracias hombre i been learning a lot from you because you are a good teacher congratulations

[mitchg]

That flush trim bit sounds like a great way to clean up scraps

[beanpotatoreviews]

Thank you for this video! After watching your other vid and this one, I'll get the DeWalt