The Best Router Bits For Beginners

If you want to know what the best router bits for beginners are, then check out today's video! Router bits can be a bit overwhelming because of the number of available options. Therefore, let me show you the five most common router bits that I recommend for every new beginner.

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ROUTER BITS: (Most if not all the bits below do come in 1/4" shank as well.)

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My name is Josh Fedorka, and I’m the founder of Training Hands Academy™. I have been a carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. I have also held certifications in home energy auditing and have built several LEED certified homes in New England.

God has gifted me with many “hands on” skills and it is my calling and purpose to share those skills by teaching others. Whether it is to seek a career in carpentry, become a general contractor or improve one’s DIY skills and knowledge, the motivation behind THA is to help others successfully learn how to work with their hands.

0:00 Intro
0:07 #1 Roundover Bit
2:22 #2 Straight Bit
3:33 #3 Chamfer Bit
4:45 #4 Rabbeting Bit
5:55 #5 Flush Trim Bit
7:32 Outro

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[Bosshaug]

I didn't think it was possible. I could not believe it. No 3 minute long Macheesemo intro title sequence with grinding guitar licks, no rambling talk on how you went to the Home Depot and couldn't find a parking spot, and no slo motion glam shots of doing what should be just a normal shot. Ha! Great presentation, editing, and most of all, information. Much appreciated.

[afalig]

As a beginner and one who has gained so much interest in woodworking, I appreciate the detailed description of the bit types. Thank you Sir.

[rhondasplace]

This is what I needed I have a jigsaw thought I needed a circular saw to cut 2" off a 2x4. You sir are an excellent teacher. Thanks from a country girl in Texas.

[EducationProfessional-pcep]

Its great that you are giving modern measurements and historic measurements.

[bjb]

As good as instruction video as I've seen on YT, and I've seen a bunch of them. Easy to understand your voice and content, well planned, correct eye contact, good lighting and camera angles. I'll watch some more, particularly the beginners hand held router video, which describes me perfectly, as I just purchased a new P601 handheld Ryobi router and starter 15 bit set.

Thanks much.

[mikedixon]

Your presentation is so well done! Your explanations are clear and concise and fit the name of your channel perfectly. Those learning this skill will benefit so much from your videos. Please keep them coming!

[docfuzzpersonalcollection]

Saturday morning...looking for an American-speaking ( not UK/Brit for now ) quick info to start my router-based box joint projects for Christmas gifts ( 105° in my Sat Morning work area) and here you are solving my quick question as to joint...bit...common sizes. I've already built my little trim router table and sled for the joint cutting and ALL I needed ( "impatient 80 year old vet...") was 2 or 3 common bit sizes and after more than 1 hour of going thru the YouTube library of things that are good, but don't get to MY humble, simple needs for 2-day. Thank you, thank you, thank you...now I can get to work!

[baalbuster]

I am literally awaiting the arrival of my first router and this video was the best intro video by far. Clear explanation and practical demonstrations. Much appreciated.

[davidward]

Nice to see a video for beginners that doesn't say " You absolutely need to buy these items at x thousands for best results as a newbie"

[halfabee]

In the UK from "HomeBase" I purchased a set of router bits for £10. The set contained 10 router bits. Thats £1 each considering how much effort it took to manufacture each bit they are dirt cheap. They are still working fine 5 years later.

[jroc]

love the feeling when you find just what your looking for....thanks bro.

[gruntman]

I agree with this list. I have all these bits plus one other and can do everything I have ever needed to do.

[petegould]

Well? I would like to say a huge thank you for this video.... for a long time I’ve been looking to get a router and today I made the leap.... and... I took your advice and looked at your brand suggestion as a starter kit. The reviews were phenomenal too was the driving factor for me.... from a Canadian fan..🤓

[crispin]

New to Routing and your videos have been super clear and easy to understand - very useful, thanks 🙏

[drdanilogonzalez]

Great job at introducing the different bits and functionality.
Thank you,
Dan

[chrislambert]

This was/is a very Tidy Lesson, thankyou for this presentation . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England

[redwildgeeza]

What an explanation video, didn't know/realise about the up-cut bits - thanks!

[DeneF]

Thanks. Am a complete newcomer to woodwork and this has helped a great deal.

[Nawab]

Amazing video. I was looking for proper angels while using it, your video covered it. Thank you. 🇮🇳

[Southpaw]

This video is best in class and had answers to all the questions i was thinking of. Thank you!