Routers require bits. I use this obvious statement because routers are often (and rightly) recommended as an essential tool for furniture making. Without talking about the bits though new woodworkers don’t have much to go on. When you combine the range of bits available and different types of woodworking projects to make, selecting and suggesting router bits becomes subjective and overwhelming.
I divide router bits into three broad groups: joinery, profiling, and shaping. There’s some overlap, for sure. However, this distinction helps to narrow down the conversation with other woodworkers about what kinds of bits to purchase. In this article, I’ll share the
