The Best Router Bits For Beginners
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Published 2020-10-12
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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): amzn.to/3ivkJIg
1/4" Roundover Bit: amzn.to/3d5jgr4
1/2" Roundover Bit: amzn.to/34K1gyT
1/4" Straight Cutter: amzn.to/3lk4pvE
1/2" Straight Cutter: amzn.to/30FZSMp
5/8" Chamfer: amzn.to/33y2MVi
3/8" Rabbeting Bit: amzn.to/3d1iz22
Standard Flush Trim: amzn.to/2GM8HNi
Spiral Bit, Up Cut: amzn.to/33BEUjz
STARBOND CA GLUES: bit.ly/3h0wWUz
HAND TOOLS:
Combination Square: amzn.to/2X79Cgb
Kreg Jig: amzn.to/2KLPvxY
Speed Square: amzn.to/31fv02z
End Cutting Pliers (they don't sell mine anymore): amzn.to/31hq1yt
Estwing Hammer: amzn.to/2VVnHMr
Chisel Set: amzn.to/2BjHH1H
Nail Set: amzn.to/2BdxCU4
Pry Bar Scraper (better then mine): amzn.to/2oGhKXu
Tape Measure: amzn.to/32gdEUt
15-Inch Utility Pry Bar: amzn.to/2IPlHQs
Level Set: amzn.to/33C56rD
POWER TOOLS:
Drill Combo Set: amzn.to/2nDsqFV
Jigsaw: amzn.to/2AGpGua
Porter Cable Belt Sander: amzn.to/38D3kJe
Circular Saw: amzn.to/2Pvto2C
D-Handle Router: amzn.to/2ol4mYx
Small Router: amzn.to/2nEjDUe
Plunge Router: amzn.to/2LK29yQ
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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
All Comments (21)
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I didn't think it was possible. I could not believe it. No 3 minute long Macheesemo intro title sequence with grinding guitar licks, no rambling talk on how you went to the Home Depot and couldn't find a parking spot, and no slo motion glam shots of doing what should be just a normal shot. Ha! Great presentation, editing, and most of all, information. Much appreciated.
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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!
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Its great that you are giving modern measurements and historic measurements.
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Great job at introducing the different bits and functionality. Thank you, Dan
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As a beginner and one who has gained so much interest in woodworking, I appreciate the detailed description of the bit types. Thank you Sir.
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Your presentation is so well done! Your explanations are clear and concise and fit the name of your channel perfectly. Those learning this skill will benefit so much from your videos. Please keep them coming!
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So happy to see this! I purchased a small Yonico set when I ordered my trim router this summer.... Needless to say I'm glad I didn't spend any more money than I did as I am already upgrading bits to better suit my needs. I highly recommend the trim router chamfer bit that bitsandbits offers as a starting point. Turns out most won't fit the base plate. Also keep in mind the reccomended speeds for each bit.This video fills the gap that most others have left behind! Thank you! ✌️
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Thanks for the information, luckily I have a router without bits and this information came at the right time. Highly appreciated 🙏🏽
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I always get benefit from your videos, thank you.
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Thank you for doing this video. I'm just starting out. By watching your video made realize that I bought the right ones. 🤗
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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.
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Thanks, for explaining the whole thing about router bits in a simple way...
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Nice to see a video for beginners that doesn't say " You absolutely need to buy these items at x thousands for best results as a newbie"
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Good to know. I was kind of hesitant getting a a beginner router but this is going to prod me to do so. Thank you!
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This was/is a very Tidy Lesson, thankyou for this presentation . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England
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Thanks for another great video, I should have waited before buying a huge pack of bits that I'm not even sure I'll ever use
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Great video, clear and precise explanations. Thank you Ash 🏴
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Great lecture.. Full of guidance for beginner like me. Thank you Sir..
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This was exactly the information I have been looking for.
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Dude!! AWESOME job explaining. Super clear and easy to understand. Thanks for the help.
