How to Know Which Router Bit You Need: Everything You Need to
Know About Router Bits WHAT IS A ROUTER BIT? A router bit is a
cutting tool used with a router to rout out (or hollow out)
spaces in the surface of a generally hard workpiece. Although
routers and router bits are more commonly used in woodworking
applications like cabinetry and carpentry, these cutting tools
can also perform in metals, plastics and various other
materials. Essentially, though, these cutters are used to create
joinery aids (like a dovetail joint) or to embellish work pieces
with decorative or ornate effects (like formed edges, intricate
inlays or surface work). With the right router bit, users can
cut, trim, and shape workpieces with staggering versatility;
these bits are available in numerous profiles and can be custom
fabricated to create virtually any profile conceivable. TYPES OF
ROUTER BIT Of course, there are many different types of router
bit and although they all serve the same general purpose, they
each do different things