The Best Router Bits For Beginners

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.)
Complete Bit Set (my favorite): https://amzn.to/3ivkJIg
1/4″ Roundover Bit: https://amzn.to/3d5jgr4
1/2″ Roundover Bit: https://amzn.to/34K1gyT
1/4″ Straight Cutter: https://amzn.to/3lk4pvE
1/2″ Straight Cutter: https://amzn.to/30FZSMp
5/8″ Chamfer: https://amzn.to/33y2MVi
3/8″ Rabbeting Bit: https://amzn.to/3d1iz22
Standard Flush Trim: https://amzn.to/2GM8HNi
Spiral Bit, Up Cut: https://amzn.to/33BEUjz

STARBOND CA GLUES: https://bit.ly/3h0wWUz

HAND TOOLS:
Combination Square: https://amzn.to/2X79Cgb
Kreg Jig: https://amzn.to/2KLPvxY
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/31fv02z
End Cutting Pliers (they don’t sell mine anymore): https://amzn.to/31hq1yt
Estwing Hammer: https://amzn.to/2VVnHMr
Chisel Set: https://amzn.to/2BjHH1H
Nail Set: https://amzn.to/2BdxCU4
Pry Bar Scraper (better then mine): https://amzn.to/2oGhKXu
Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/32gdEUt
15-Inch Utility Pry Bar: https://amzn.to/2IPlHQs
Level Set: https://amzn.to/33C56rD

POWER TOOLS:
Drill Combo Set: https://amzn.to/2nDsqFV
Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/2AGpGua
Porter Cable Belt Sander: https://amzn.to/38D3kJe
Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/2Pvto2C
D-Handle Router: https://amzn.to/2ol4mYx
Small Router: https://amzn.to/2nEjDUe
Plunge Router: https://amzn.to/2LK29yQ
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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.

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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

#routerbits #beginner #woodworking

50 Comments

  1. Ed Selby on October 16, 2022 at 2:54 am

    Excellent!



  2. crappy soup on October 16, 2022 at 2:54 am

    How does one know which router bits their router accepts? I have the Milwaukee compact router



  3. Nazim Gokcezade on October 16, 2022 at 2:55 am

    Great job



  4. Henry on October 16, 2022 at 2:55 am

    This was exactly the information I have been looking for.



  5. BJB on October 16, 2022 at 2:56 am

    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.



  6. Loyd Alexander on October 16, 2022 at 2:58 am

    Hea I really enjoy the time you spend with your very informative videos one of the best out there on here most just use the tools and not much useful information like yourself keep it up I really appreciate it thanks 👍



  7. DeRosa Engineering on October 16, 2022 at 3:00 am

    Great and useful information. The only thing you need is a Musclechuck to help you change out all of those bits with ease.



  8. Mustafa Alqaragholy on October 16, 2022 at 3:01 am

    Nice “BIit” of information



  9. Training Hands Academy on October 16, 2022 at 3:01 am

    *Our beginners handheld routers course is now live! Check out the online course here —> **https://bit.ly/3DcIeE3*



  10. Janine Kurzinger on October 16, 2022 at 3:04 am

    Can one carve or cut organic shapes or cuts with the straight bits? Ie carve a design into wood?



  11. Bolek989 on October 16, 2022 at 3:06 am

    You arę a good presentor!



  12. J- roc on October 16, 2022 at 3:06 am

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



  13. Gollammeister on October 16, 2022 at 3:07 am

    What bit for mortices tenons



  14. Colin Maharaj on October 16, 2022 at 3:07 am

    I actually bought me a router, now I trying to figure out how to use it.



  15. BlueBellyBee on October 16, 2022 at 3:12 am

    Thanks for the info!



  16. Rory Mcpherson on October 16, 2022 at 3:12 am

    At about 24 seconds in your board seems to be supported by a thin under layer holding it in place instead of clamping it down. What is the under layer.



  17. Peaky_Blinder on October 16, 2022 at 3:12 am

    I want everything



  18. redwildgeeza on October 16, 2022 at 3:14 am

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



  19. Clifford Manohar on October 16, 2022 at 3:15 am

    Thank you for the information! it was very heplful!



  20. PC Lar on October 16, 2022 at 3:17 am

    Best intro to router bits I found. Many thanks



  21. michelle stevenson on October 16, 2022 at 3:18 am

    thanks, great vid, im a beginner, still learning how to use a router to make basic frame for my diamond paintings. whats the best brand router bits to use? i have a cheap basic router at the moment but will buy a more expensive one once i have learnt the skills.



  22. Syed Hassan on October 16, 2022 at 3:18 am

    Thank you for your well explained video which is really very helpful for me as a beginner. Expect more videos from you in the future.



  23. abensenior on October 16, 2022 at 3:20 am

    Well presented. Very valuable information.



  24. essextwo on October 16, 2022 at 3:20 am

    This is legit super helpful.



  25. Janine Kurzinger on October 16, 2022 at 3:21 am

    For my needs straight dado and spiral up cut. I’ll be using the rockler circle jig to cut circles . I’ll start by practicing cutting small circles and ovals before doing my main projects .



  26. Cj Fox on October 16, 2022 at 3:22 am

    I’m a beginner (kind of)
    I know there is lots with all the basic bits but can someone help me out with a good kit to begin with??



  27. Teresa Drown on October 16, 2022 at 3:23 am

    My router is an older craftsman giving to me and only hold 1/4 shank bits. I am a newbie for sure..Can I find the ones that you suggested in that size? Your video was very helpful. I like that you showed how the wood would look after using the bit.



  28. justonemorego on October 16, 2022 at 3:25 am

    Please help if you can and thanks for the video.

    I’ve never used a Router before and wondered if you could help with a question?

    If I want to cut a 2cm depth by 44mm width trench using a plunge router, what size straight router cutter length do I NEED to use?

    Let me explain my train of thought based around the depth of cut.

    Can I use a cutter that is 19mm cutting depth and just go extra 1mm via the router or do I NEED to use a cutter that is bigger in cutting depth than the depth I’m cutting?

    Or could I just use a cutter with a cutting depth of 63mm and only go 20mm deep and therefore have a cutter that I can use in another job in the future that I might want to go much deeper, say 50mm?

    Or another example is if I buy a 1/2" with a cutting depth of 19mm, would I be able to use this to cut a depth of 50mm for example as obviously I would take out material more and more in stages.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.



  29. Doug Moyer on October 16, 2022 at 3:25 am

    Thank you. You did not mention a round nose or box bit. Do you not use these?



  30. kanga crew on October 16, 2022 at 3:29 am

    We are all beginners when we take on a new project.



  31. Suresh on October 16, 2022 at 3:29 am

    Great explanation buddy!! 👌👍 Subscribed!!



  32. Desmond Walker on October 16, 2022 at 3:31 am

    Sorry, was busier earlier, but yep, I think Woody is still giving away his woodworking book, but I’m not so sure. I managed to get it go’ogling Woody Hyezmar, and was surprised to see his "Woodworking Bible" up for grabs, hope this helps.



  33. Harshdeep Singh on October 16, 2022 at 3:32 am

    Great content!! I’m glad I saw this before buying my tools



  34. Doc Fuzz Personal Collection on October 16, 2022 at 3:32 am

    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!



  35. jorge on October 16, 2022 at 3:34 am

    great video thank you



  36. Funky Frets Music Store on October 16, 2022 at 3:34 am

    Great info! Thanks



  37. Tanweer Ahmad on October 16, 2022 at 3:34 am

    I think rabbit is also useful to fix glass in grove i was really looking for this thanks bro



  38. M S on October 16, 2022 at 3:34 am

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



  39. Korycaswell7887 on October 16, 2022 at 3:35 am

    Dude!! AWESOME job explaining. Super clear and easy to understand. Thanks for the help.



  40. Perry Rosario on October 16, 2022 at 3:37 am

    Thank you good explanation



  41. Clear Cut on October 16, 2022 at 3:38 am

    I personally like the top bearing flush trim bit, because you get to see your template on top.



  42. Wisechannel12 on October 16, 2022 at 3:44 am

    Subscribed! Really well presented and I learned a good bit👍🏻



  43. Dunhill Dunhill on October 16, 2022 at 3:45 am

    Can use any bit for my makita?



  44. ME First on October 16, 2022 at 3:45 am

    I AM SO TIRED ABOUT SEEING ALL THE VIDEOS FOR THE BEST ROUTER BITS FOR BEGINNERS… I BUY THE GOOD SHIT JUST LIKE YOU DO,,,… ARE YOU THAT POOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!
    SAME FOR WHICH ROUTERS AND SAWS TO BUY………. YOU PEOPLE NEED A ROUTER BITS SHOVED UP YOUR ASS AND THE TURNED ON. THEN YOU WOULD KNOW WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR BEGINNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



  45. nazim shikalgar on October 16, 2022 at 3:46 am

    Can rabbit bit work on plastic ??



  46. Anbu Productions on October 16, 2022 at 3:46 am

    Great video



  47. Loque on October 16, 2022 at 3:48 am

    Johnny Sins doing woodwork now! NOICE !!!



  48. no more toxic relationships on October 16, 2022 at 3:49 am

    Can I do stails and rails



  49. antigov on October 16, 2022 at 3:50 am

    That was a great video. Thank you🙏



  50. ykmutawa on October 16, 2022 at 3:52 am

    Thank you bro