Types of Router Bits & Accessories at Do it Best
Routers are used in a variety of woodworking tasks like cutting joints, grooving, edge shaping, and making decorative cuts. Do it Best carries a variety of router bits and accessories for all of these tasks and more!
Router Bits & Accessories | Image | Description |
 | Router bits come in many different types, including fluted, round nose, chamfer, and more. The shape of the bit is what creates the shape of routing on the wood, composite, or laminate piece. | |
 | Router base plates are offered in multiple styles. A lift is designed to replace the insert plate in a router table and makes setup and bit changes easier. A plunge base assists in making smooth cuts at a specific depth. An offset base is useful in areas like under counters or light switches. | |
 | Router guides create perfectly straight lines when routing. Kits are available to make easier work of common routing tasks like creating decorative corners or routing door and door frame hinges. | |
 | Heavy-duty router tables in compact sizes allow flexibility to use the table in the shop or on a job site. Setup bars help with height adjustments, and power switches prevent accidental starts. |
Make Clean & Professional Cuts
A quality router bit delivers smooth, clean cuts and edges on wood, laminate, and composite materials—no sanding or cleanup required after routing. Routers are perfect for finishing cabinets, shelves, doors, and furniture with precision and a clean look. Accessories like non-slip pads, guides, and guide stops eliminate common routing issues like tear-out, chipping, or uneven lines.
Customize Edges with Decorative Profiles
Do it Best offers a wide range of bit profiles—like straight, trim, roundover, and more—to customize the look of furniture, trim, and molding. Routing tools give your projects a custom, high-end finish. Router bases allow you to match or replicate existing edge designs on repairs or additions by swapping out the bit.
Choosing the Right Router Bits & Accessories
Match the Bit to the Material – Choose bits suited to the material you're cutting—hardwood, plywood, composite, laminate, etc.
Look at the Cut Type – Select straight, roundover, trim, or other bits depending on whether you're shaping edges, cutting grooves, or building joints.
Consider Compatibility – Make sure bushings, guides, and accessories fit your router model and bit shank size (¼” or ½”).
Think About Setup – Use router tables and guide kits for added control on repetitive cuts.
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Router Bits & Accessories FAQs
What are the most common types of router bits?
The two most common bits are straight and flush trim bits.
Can router bits be sharpened?
Router bits can be sharpened, but over time, this will change the size and shape of the bit.
Do I need a router table?
Some tasks, like routing on a heavy furniture piece, do not require a router table. For more delicate or precise tasks, a table provides better support.
How do I prevent burning when using a router bit?
Burning can be prevented by making multiple light passes over the material instead of doing one deeper cut.