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Whiteside 6210 CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/4" Shank

CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/2" Shank 2" Cutting Diameter, Insert Carbide Slab Flattening Router Bit Planing Bit Wood Planer Bit by BINSTAK

Freud 20-301 1/8" Radius Beadboard Bit System, Perma-SHIELD Coating Red, One Size

Amana Tool - Spoilboard 2+2 1-1/2" D 1/2 Shk (RC-2250), Industrial Grade

Yonico Lock Miter Router Bit 45 Degree - Up to 3/4-Inch Stock 1/2-Inch Shank 15127

#10

Yonico Horizontal Crown Router Bit 1.5-Inch Radius 1/2-Inch Shank 16170

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1/4 Inch Shank Cove Box Router Bit - 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1" Cutting Diameter Solid Carbide Double Flute Core Box Round Nose Woodworking Tool 4 Pcs by ROOCBIT

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1/2-Inch Shank 2-Inch Cutting Dia Double Flute Carbide Tipped Cleaning Bottom Router Bit Woodwork Cutter for CNC

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Freud 40-118: 2-1/2" (Dia.) Chamfer Bit

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CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/4" Shank 1" Cutting Diameter, Carbide Insert Slab Flattening Router Bits Planing Bit Wood Planer Bit Woodworking Tools by BINSTAK

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Dremel 231 Portable Rotary Tool Shaper and Router Table- Woodworking Attachment Perfect for Sanding, Shaping, and Trimming Edges

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Freud 32-522: 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2" Depth Rabbeting Bit with Bearings

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Whiteside Router Bits 1541 V-Groove 60-Degree 1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter and 7/32-Inch Point Length

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uxcell 2-Inch Diameter Bottom Cleaning Router Bit 1/2-Inch Shank, 2 Flutes Carbide Tipped Cutter Surface Planing Tool (Blue)

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Freud 32-504: flush, 1/8",1/4",5/16",3/8",7/16",1/2" Depth Rabbeting Bit with Bearings

#20

HandsEase 2Pcs 1/2" Shank Router Bit Set 120 Degree Tongue Groove Router Bit Set with Edge Banding Woodworking Groove Chisel Cutter Tools

#21

Mitutoyo 050103, Edge/Center Finder, 3/8" Diameter Shank, 0.200" Diameter Tip

#22

KOWOOD Router Bits Sets of 35B Pieces 1/4 Inch T Shape Wood Milling Cutter

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Freud 20-152: 1/2" (Dia.) 60° V Grooving Bit

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3Pcs Woodwork Bowl & Tray Template Router Bit of 1/4 Inch Shank for Slotting, Arc Digging, and Trimming of Wood

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TEMO Foot Pedal Control Switch Compatible for Dremel and other Rotary Tools

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Yonico 14959 1-1/8-Inch Diameter Bowl & Tray Template Router Bit 1/2-Inch Shank

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Whiteside Router Bits 1376B Bowl and Tray Bit with 1/4-Inch Radius 1-1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter and 1/2-Inch Cutting Length

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MLCS 6352 Round Over 1/4-Inch Radius Router Bit, 1/4-Inch Shank

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CMT 811.501.11 3-Piece Plywood Groove 1/2-Inch Shank Router Bit Set

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Yonico Rabbet & Bearing Router Bit Set 1/2-Inch Height with 6 Bearings 1/4-Inch Shank 14705q

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Amana Tool - 49405 Carbide Tipped Chamfer 45° x 3" Dia x 1-1/8" x 1/2 Shank

#32

MLCS 8389 Woodworking Pro Cabinetmaker Router Bit Set with Undercutter, 6-Piece

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MLCS 8384 Round Over-Beading Router Bit 4-Piece Boxed Set

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Whiteside Router Bits 1436 Half Round Bit with 3/4-Inch Radius and 1-7/8-Inch Cutting Length

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Freud 99-268 Entry and Interior Door Ogee Style Router Bit System, 1-3/4-and-1-3/8-Inch Doors, 1/2-Inch Shank with TiCo Hi-Density Carbide, 2-Piece, Multi, One Size

#36

CMT 851.502.11B Bowl & Tray Bit With Bearing, 1/2-Inch Shank, 1-1/4-Inch Diameter, Carbide-Tipped,Orange

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Freud 99-039 2" (Dia.) Variable Height Finger Joint Bit, Perma-SHIELD Coating Red, One Size

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Freud 18-113 1-Inch Diameter Round Nose Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank

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Freud 18-138 2-Inch Diameter Round Nose Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank, Perma-SHIELD Coating Red, One Size

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Freud 18-126: 1/2" Radius Round Nose Bit

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Stalwart - RBS024 Router Bit Set- 24 Piece Kit with ¼” Shank and Wood Storage Case By (Woodworking Tools for Home Improvement and DIY) Wood

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Magnate 2706 Surface Planing (Bottom Cleaning) Router Bit - 2" Cutting Diameter

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Magnate 2715 Surface Planing (Bottom Cleaning) Router Bit - 1-1/2" Cutting Diameter

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Magnate 2709 Surface Planing (Bottom Cleaning) Router Bit - 3" Cutting Diameter

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CMT 665.171.11 V-Grooving/Signmaking Router Bit with 43/64-Inch Diameter and 1/4-Inch Shank

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Yonico Horizontal Crown Router Bit 2.22-Inch Radius 1/2-Inch Shank 16171

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Yonico 13903 15° Chamfer & Bevel Edging Router Bit with 1/2" Shank

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Whiteside Router Bits SC50 Carving Liner 11-Degree by 5/8-Inch Cutting Length

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Yonico Chamfer Router Bits Bevel Edge Forming Set 5 Bit 1/2-Inch Shank 13508

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Whiteside Router Bits 2210 Roman Ogee Bit with 3/8-Inch Radius 2-Inch Large Diameter and 1-Inch Cutting Length

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Freud 2-3/4" (Dia.) Lock Miter Bit with 1/2" Shank (99-034)

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Magnate 2705 Surface Planing (Bottom Cleaning) Router Bit - 1-1/2" Cutting Diameter

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Amana Tool - 45564 Carbide Tipped Bottom Cleaning/Spoilboard 1 Dia x 7/16 x 1/2" Sha

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60-Degree V-Groove Bit, 1/4-Inch Shank, 1/2-Inch Diameter, Carbide-Tipped

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Freud 99-026 1-1/4-Inch Diameter Dish Carving Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank

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Yonico 14973 1-Inch Bottom Cleaning Router Bit 1/2-Inch Shank

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KSEIBI 103119 1/4 Inch Shank Tungsten Carbide Router Bit Set Woodworking (12Pack)

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Freud 99-043 1-15/32" (Dia.) Lock Miter Bit

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Yonico Router Bits Horizontal Crown 3-Inch Radius 1/2-Inch Shank 16185

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Whiteside Router Bits 6024 Drawer Pull Bit with 3/16-Inch Radius, 3/4-Inch Large Diameter and 7/8-Inch Cutting Length

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uxcell 1/4" Shank T Slot Router Bit 3/32" Cutting Depth, 2 Flutes Carbide Tipped T Track Router Cutter (Blue, Silver)

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TAIWAIN Router Bit of Drawer and Cabinet Door Front Edging 1/2 Inch Shank 4 Set Tool, Large/Medium Ogee + Thumbnail + Classical Cutting Bits, Woodwork Milling Grooving Cut Kit for DIY (1/2''-12CTD-4J)

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Freud 99-269 Entry and Interior Door Cove and Bead Style Router Bit System 1-3/4-and-1-3/8-Inch Doors, 1/2-Inch Shank with TiCo Hi-Density Carbide, 2-Piece

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Yonico Tongue and Groove Router Bits Set 2 Bit Flooring 1/2-Inch Shank 15227

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Mitutoyo 050101, Edge Finder, 3/8" Dia. Shank.200" Dia. Tip

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CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bits, 1/4 inch Shank 1 inch Cutting Diameter, Slab Flattening Router Bit Planing Bit Wood Planing Bit Dado Planer Bit by BINSTAK (Carbide)

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GREENWISH Wooden Beads Buddha Drill Bit 6-25 mm Hardness Woodworking Milling Cutter Wood Router Bit Tungsten Steel Alloy Coated Cemented Carbide Spherical Woodworking Tool Kit

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uxcell 1/2" x 1 1/4" 2 Flutes Round Nose Router Bit Cutting Tool Silver Tone

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Whiteside Router Bits 502 Round Over and Beading Set with 1/4-Inch Shank

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Queen Anne Molding Router Bits

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Amana Tool 45525 Carbide Tipped 1-1/8 Dia x 1/2 CH x 1/4 Shk x 1-19/32 Long Spoilboard Surfacing & Flattening 3-Flute Router Bit

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DAMO 3/16 inch Demi Bullnose Half Bullnose Roundover Coarse Diamond Hand Profiler Router Bit Profile Wheel with 5/8-11 Thread for Granite Concrete Marble Countertop Edge

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Align Carbide, CNC Spoilboard Surfacing, Slab Flattening Router Bit, 3 Wing, 1 inch Cutting Diameter, 1/4 inch Shank, CNC Router Pro-Series.

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TIDEWAY Cove Box&Core Router Bit, Round Groove Nose Router Bit Solid Carbide for Woodworking ， 9/16’’ Radius x 1-1/8'' Dia. x 1/2 inch Shank (1/2X1-1/8)

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1/2" Shank, 3/4" Radius x 2" Diameter x 1" Cutting Length - Roundover Bit, Whiteside# 2010

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Yonico Furniture Molding and Trim Router Bits Set 2 Bit Triple Bead & Flute 1/2-Inch Shank 16260

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V Groove Router Bit 90 Degree Double Flute Chamfer and Bevel Bit Carbide Tipped Woodworking Tool Engraving Router Bit 2’’ Dia x 1/2 Inch Shank

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Amana Tool - 45932 Carbide Tipped Core Box 1/4 Radius x 1/2 Dia x 1-1/4 x 1/2" Shank E

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Amana Tool - 45946 Carbide Tipped Core Box 3/4 Radius x 1-1/2 Dia x 1-1/4 x 1/2" Shank

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Yonico 13119 1-1/4-Inch Bead Bullnose Router Bit 1/2-Inch Shank

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TIDEWAY Cove Box&Core Router Bit, Round Groove Nose Router Bit Solid Carbide For Woodworking ， 1’’ Radius x 2'' Dia. x 1/2 inch Shank

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Freud 19-576 3/4-Inch Diameter Top Bearing Dish Carving Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank

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Yonico Guitar Finger Board Radiusing Router Bit Set 6 Bit 1/2-Inch Shank 13601

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Whiteside Router Bits 3051 Keyhole Bit with 3/8-Inch Large Diameter and 7/16-Inch Cutting Length

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Slab Flattening Router Bit, Planer Woodworking Tool 8x57mm Router Bit Bottom Surface Planing Woodworking Milling Cutter

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Yonico 13120 1-1/2-Inch Bead Bullnose Router Bit 1/2-Inch Shank

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Amana Tool AMS-177-K 8-Pc CNC Router Bit Collection Featuring V-Grooves Point Roundover and Multi-Purpose Spektra Bits 1/4 Shank in Wooden Box

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Yonico Ogee Fillet Router Bits Edge Forming 7/16-Inch 1/4-Inch Shank 13180q

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Yonico Architectural Molding Router Bits 1-1/8-Inch 1/2-Inch Shank 16127

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Amana Tool - Insert V-Groove 45° 1/4 Shank (RC-1145), Industrial Grade

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ZokMok 1/4 Shank Carbide Roundover Router Bits Set, Top Bearing Router Corner Rounding Edge-Forming Bits, Perfectly Suitable for Light Work(Fillet Radius Size: 1/8'', 3/16'', 1/4‘', 5/16'')

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CMT 823.001.11 Slot Cutter Set in Carrying Case, 8mm bore, Carbide-Tipped

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LEATBUY Architectural Molding Router Bit Set 1/4-Inch Shank 5 PCS, Corner Rounding Edge-forming Roundover Beading Router Bit Set Tools(1/4-Line)

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Raizi 1 Inch Diamond Finger Milling Bits For Enlarging Shaping Holes On Porcelain Tile Marble Granite Milling Tools 1 Pc

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Stalwart - 75-ST6041 Router Bit Set- 35 Piece Kit with ¼” Shank and Aluminum Storage Case By (Woodworking Tools for Home Improvement and DIY)

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Whiteside Router Bits 1550 V-Groove 60-Degree 1/2-Inch Cutting Diameter and 7/16-Inch Point Length

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Yonico Raised Panel Cabinet Door Router Bits 3-Inch Diameter Ogee 1/2-Inch Shank 12136

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Whiteside Router Bits 2009 Round Over Bit with Ball Bearing

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CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/2 Inch Shank Carbide Tipped Surface Planing Bottom Cleaning Cutter Slab Flattening Router Bit, Wood Milling Cutter Planer Woodworking Tool

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ABN Tungsten Carbide Router Bit Set - 24 Piece Router Set 1/4in Shanks - for Beginners to Commercial Users

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Ryobi R1631K 1-1/2 Peak HP 8.5 Amp LED Lit Corded Router Including 3 Piece Bit Set (w/ Tool Bag)

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FivePears Cleaning Bottom Router Bits with 1/2 Shank,2-1/4 Cutting Diameter for Surface Planing Router Bit

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Exqutoo 1/4" Shank 1 inch Cutting Diameter T Shape CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bits, Bottom Cleaning Router Bit Wood Milling Cutter Planing Tool for Woodworking Tool,Carbide Mortising Router Bits

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KOWOOD Ogee 3 Bit Raised Panel Cabinet Door Router Bit Set 1/2-Inch Shank

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Freud 99-762: 1-11/16" (Dia.) Premier Adjustable Rail & Stile Bit - Shaker

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Vertical Raised Panel Router Bit, 1/2 Inch Shank Ogee & Bead and Bevel & Cove Milling Cutter, Tungsten Carbide Woodworking Tools (Size : NO.3)

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Whiteside Router Bits 1960 Deep Multi Rabbet Set Carbide Tipped 1-7/8-Inch Large Diameter and 1-Inch Cutting Length

#108

Amana Tool 45526 Carbide Tipped 1-1/2 Dia x 1/2 CH x 1/2 Shk x 2-1/4 Long Spoilboard Surfacing & Flattening 4-Flute Router Bit

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Flytuo 2PCS Tongue and Groove Router Bits Set 1/4 Inch Shank, 3 Teeth Adjustable T Shape Wood Milling Cutter for Doors, Drawers, Shelves & More

#110

Amana Tool - 5 Fl Spoilboard 3/4" Shank (RC-2259), Industrial Grade

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Yonico Groove Ball End Router Bit Set 4 Bit 1/2-Inch Shank 14471

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Meihejia 1/4 Inch Shank Keyhole Router Bit Set - 3/8 & 1/2 Inch Blade Diameter

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6 Pieces 1/4"Shank Keyhole Router Bits Set Includes T-Slot Cutter Router Bit 5/16" Hex Bolt, T-Slot Cutter Router Bit 1/2" Hex Bolt, T-Slot Cutter Router Bit 3/8" Hex Bolt for Wood Hex Bolt

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Yonico 13141 Thumbnail Table Edge Router Bit with Large 1/2-Inch Shank

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Whiteside Router Bits 5990 Shaker Straight Stile and Rail Set for Plywood Panel

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KOWOOD 1/2” Inch Shank 2-1/4” (Dia.) Bottom Cleaning Router Bits (Mortising Bit, Spoil Board Surfacing, Slab Flattening Woodworking Milling Cutter) with Carbide Tipped

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24-Piece Woodworking Router Bit Set, Tungsten Carbide Blade, 1/4-Inch Shank, in Wood Storage Case | Include Straight Cut, Groove, Dovetail, Round Over, Cove, Ogee, Trim, Chamfer and More Blade Types

#118

Amana Tool 45624-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated V-Groove 60 Deg x 1/4 D x 31/64 CH x 1/4 Inch SHK 3-Flute Router Bit

#119

TOOLDO Core Box Router Bit Set, 1/2" Shank, Radius 3/4", 1-1/4", 1-5/8" Round Nose Bit Set, for DIY, Woodworking Project, High Grade

#120

Amana Tool - 45833 Carbide Tipped Dovetail 14 Deg x 1/2 Dia x 1/2 x 1/4" Shank

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Whiteside Router Bits 2009A Round Over Bit with 5/8-Inch Radius, 1-3/4-Inch Large Diameter and 1-Inch Cutting Length

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POWERTEC 71046 Router Bit Tray for 110 Bits, 1-5/16” Thick, 50 1/2 inch and 60 1/4 inch Shank Router Bits

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Amana Tool 45626-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated V-Groove 90 Deg x 1/4 D x 1/8 CH x 1/4 Inch SHK 3-Flute Router Bit

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DEWALT DNP617 Centering Cone for Fixed Base Compact Router , Silver

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MNA Router Bits Set 15 Pieces 1/4 Inch, Router Bits Kit, DIYer Woodworking Tools, Carrying Case

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Freud 18-134 1-1/2-Inch Diameter Round Nose Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank

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Yonico Slot Cutter Router Bit 1/4-Inch Height X 3/8-Inch Depth 1/4-Inch Shank 14184q

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BOSCH 85271M 1/4 In. x 3/4 In. Carbide Tipped Roman Ogee Bit

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Freud 99-063 1-3/4” (Dia.) No Lip Door Edge Bit, Perma-SHIELD Coating Red

#130

Edge Banding Trimmer for All Directions, Edge Trimmer with Tungsten Carbide Blades (1-Pack)

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5/8" Radius Rounding Over Bit (Quadra-Cut), Multi

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Exqutoo 3Pcs 1/4" Shank Carbide Round Nose Groove Router Bit Set Template Router planing Head Set with Ball Bearing Engraving Router planing Head Wood Cutter Woodworking Tools Carving Cutting Tool

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DOSNTO CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit 1/2 Inch Shank, Slab Flattening Router Bit Durable Carbide Tipped Bits Wood Milling Cutter Planing Tool Woodworking Tools, Black

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Whiteside Router Bits 3400 Edge Banding Set

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Freud 18-122 3/4-Inch Diameter Round Nose Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank, Perma-SHIELD Coating Red

#136

Whiteside Router Bits 1572 Point Cutting Round Over Bit with 1/4-Inch Radius, 1/2-Inch Cutting Diameter and 1/2-Inch Cutting Length

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Yonico Router Bits Slotting Cutter 1/16-Inch 1/4-Inch Shank 12101q

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Sydien 1Pc CNC 3 Wings Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit 1/4" Shank 1" Head Diameter Carbon Steel Woodworking Router Bit for Wood Grooving

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SpeTool Spiral Router Bits with UpCut 1/4 inch Cutting Diameter, 1/4 inch Shank 3 inch Extra Long HRC55 Solid Carbide CNC End Mill for Wood Cut, Carving

#140

RotoZip GP8 1/8-Inch Guide Point Drywall Cutting Zip Bit, 8-Pack

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XMHF 1/4-inch Shank 1-inch Cutting Length Ball Bearing 45 Degree Chamfer Corner Router Bit Two Flutes Corner Router Bit Silver Tone

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Yonico Router Bits Set Tongue and Groove Flooring 2 Bit Flooring 1/2-Inch Shank 15229

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Freud 20-104: 1/2" (Dia.) 90° V Grooving Bit

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Tongue and Groove Router Bit Tool Set, SellyOak 1/4 Shank Tongue&Grooving Router Bits + 1/4 Shank 45° Lock Miter Router Bit, Wood Milling Cutter Woodworking Tools on Router Table/Base Router etc.

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Ryobi A25R151 15 Piece 1/4 Inch Shank Carbide Edge Router Bit Set for Wood

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GAFeng Triple Bead & GAFeng Flute 2 Bit Furniture Trim Molding Router Bit Set 1/2-Inch Shank

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Amana Tool - 56125 Solid Carbide Pt. Cutting Roundover 1/8 Radius x 1/4 Dia x 5/16 x 1/4

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CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/2" Shank 3" Cutting Diameter, Carbide Insert Slab Flattening Router Bit Planing Bit Wood Planer Bit Woodworking Tools by BINSTAK

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Amana Tool AMS-174 8-Pc General Purpose CNC Router Bit Collection in Wooden Box 1/4 Inch Shank

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30 Degree V Groove Bit,0.1mm Carbide PCB Engraving Router Tool,Tungsten Carbide CNC Router Bit,1/8 Inch Shank Woodworking

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I’m guessing a key hole bit.

Freud 25/64" (Dia.) Key Hole Bit with 1/4" Shank (70-104) by Amazon.com Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004T7JX/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GVETW667Z98B7XQ2002Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for sharing and very cool. That's a very interesting way to hog out the material and you did a really good job all said and done taken I assume the dremeling had to be done by hand.

If you are interested, this is the style of bit I'm hoping to get. I'm not sold on this brand as it seems you'll get mixed results if you are doing heavy work, but for a handful of depressions in stuff that's not going to be heavy duty hardwood, I hope it's going to work out. Not sure what types of equipment you have but I do own a drill press which I would plan to use with this. If you plan on making more, maybe this could save you some time and elbow grease?

https://www.amazon.com/Yonico-16170-Router-1-65-Inch-Radius/dp/B00KZM2UEW/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=2%22%2BCROWN%2BBIT&qid=1610740464&s=hi&sr=1-11&th=1

Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy your table.

This one from Amazon

CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bits, 1/2 inch Shank 2 inch Cutting Diameter, Slab Flattening Router Bit Planing Bit Wood Milling Cutter Planer Woodworking Tool by NITOMAK

This one is good too and I haven’t used it yet.

CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/2" Shank 2" Cutting Diameter, Insert Carbide Slab Flattening Router Bit Planing Bit Wood Planer Bit by NITOMAK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085QGLHB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TZoJEbXAV87GS

I’d find a spoilboard leveling bit that CNC’ers use to level the work surface of their machine. Find the widest one you can. This has served me well..

Yes, you can plan and sand, no problem. I planed the whole thing with my router & sled, using a flattening bit, ,like this one : https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Spoilboard-Surfacing-Router-Shank/dp/B0728GYZFW/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Z2ZQI&pf_rd_p=bb56b41f-df49-41e1-be0a-6aa8b5f2799c&pf_rd_r=M0PDW2C0151CPNRZFE6A&pd_rd_r=7c3296bd-3980-4b3a-be18-3b5cd8aa9b2c&pd_rd_wg=DfX1E&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

But be prepared for a gigantic mess....

Then sanded with random orbital sander 120,200, 320 grit, and finished with Rubio Monocoat.

I use a Whiteside 6220 - it works quite well for this task.

https://smile.amazon.com/Whiteside-Spoilboard-Surfacing-Router-Shank/dp/B0728GYZFW/

I like the square tube idea. You can always prop them up on something if you need more depth.

Not sure about the tear out. I was getting annoying tear out with the first router bit I used. Ended up with this based on recs in some videos I watched, much better results… 1/2” shank but there is one for 1/4” as well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085QGLHB4/

I had to experiment a little, because I started off taking extremely shallow passes…but found I was getting a better surface when I took off a little more material (but still shallow). I was trying to barely skim the surface to see if I could avoid sanding but that was causing more tear out for some reason, so ended up finishing with the orbital once everything was level.

Only wanted to use 1/2" because I have it already.

Is this the set you used? I see a few different ones from Freud

https://www.amazon.com/Freud-Adjustable-Tongue-Groove-99-036/dp/B00006XMTT/ref=pd\_di\_sccai\_1/138-3134673-4529415?pd\_rd\_w=nHmnT&pf\_rd\_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf\_rd\_r=JQY3X0FYYVHM5HVB4E7Y&pd\_rd\_r=5dd132be-00dd-4...

It's probably cheap Chinese, but holy hell this thing is good

https://www.amazon.com/Spoilboard-Router-Bit-Carbide-NITOMAK/dp/B085QGLHB4/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?crid=1100N4G3HDTLX&dchild=1&keywords=slab+flattening+router+bit&qid=1634855768&qsid=139-5543622-7579962&sprefix=Slab+flattening+&sr=...

I did mine using this set on a router table:

Freud 1-3/4" (Dia.) Adjustable Tongue & Groove Bit Set with 1/2" Shank (99-036) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006XMTT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_D3E94Z5WZXVBYDMTN565

Once I routed the groove I then made a few passes and adjustments using scrap to get the right fit and then routed the tongue on the rails.

One of the easiest and most accurate ways to do them is with a router bit set like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006XMTT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BWN7Y667Z31YN9DN5GMN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Agreed with everyone else.

Make a router sled, something like this. Then buy a router bit like this (make sure the shank size is correct for your router) and plane that way. It really is the best way if you dont have a planer.

Yes everyone does this. Most people use MDF. I used particle board because I didn’t know better at the time. Either way it’s meant to be sacrificed and replaced from time to time.

When you screw it down make sure you counter sink the screws so you don’t accidentally hit them with your tools.

After you screw it down make sure you run a surfacing a pass to make it parallel to your machine. They have bits specifically for this for example.... Whiteside 6210 CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit, 1/4" Shank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071748JQN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_e2FmFbV4229ST

Thanks for the advice. That’s sort of the way I was leaning but I like to hear feedback that it was a good theory. Had considered a couple more expensive ones but I like this idea better to start out.

So now the question is which set between these two:

MLCS 15 bits for $45

Ryobi 15 bits $50

Probably a coin flip I guess??

Update:

Thanks for the suggestion. Seems others have also made this suggestion so I went with this MLCS kit:

https://www.amazon.com/MLCS-6077-Woodworking-Carbide-tipped-15-Piece/dp/B001S2RAWA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1504242971&sr=8-5&keywords=mlcs

Yonico 16170 Small Bowl Router Bit with 1.65-Inch Radius, 1-3/4-Inch Wide and 1/2-Inch Shank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KZM2UEW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_744ITrax1eUVP

As for the speed I'm not home but it was fairly slow like 1000 rpm. I also used pine on purpose cause it being so soft. That bit is not the greatest.

I live in the midwest as well and was planning on using something like this if you have a router: https://www.amazon.com/Yonico-15127-Medium-Router-45-Degree/dp/B00KZM25QA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490275723&sr=8-2&keywords=miter+router+bits

That's a half inch shank for CNC routers hence the spoilboard part of what it is. This is a good option too: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035GWKCW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0035GWKCW&linkCode=as2&tag=woodworkweb-20

My dad's birthday is coming up, and he and my mom bought a lake house this year that they're still getting just right. I thought I could make a key rack (largely based on Jay Bates's design) for the doorway. The major deviation from Jay's design is that I routed keyhole slots on the back for hanging instead of having unsightly (imo) screws visible from the front.

Here's a link to Jay's key holder video if you're interested.

This is the router bit that I used to make the keyhole slots on the back (sorry, forgot to get images uploaded of those). Worked very well with a plunge router, and I think it looks way nicer that way.

Are you looking for something like this?:

http://www.amazon.com/Freud-20-301-Radius-V-Groove-Beadboard/dp/B000R4EAEG

A "V-groove beadboard bit" is what you may be looking for.

If that's the look you are going for, glue up the tabletop as a flat panel, and then run this bit down the table lengthwise (on the joint lines would be a good way to accent the different boards)

I would recommend something completely different from most people here. Since you just bought your first router, chances are, you'll need some time and variety of bits to pay with to get a good sense of what you can accomplish with them. So, my recommendation is to buy a set of reasonably priced bits such as this: http://www.amazon.com/MLCS-6077-Woodworking-Carbide-tipped-15-Piece/dp/B001S2RAWA/ref=sr_1_5?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1439734294&sr=1-5&keywords=router+bit+set

The kit will have most of what you're likely to need for now. Then, as any particular bit wears out, replace it with a quality bit. That way, you'll have a bunch of bits you may need in a pinch without having to run to the store, and build a new series of workhorses via replacement.

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