Buying guides

Choose wood router bits

Start with the collet size, then match the cutter to the cut and reference surface.

Separate the shank size from cutting diameter, then verify the machine type and cutter geometry.

Match the groove width to the stock and pick flute geometry suited to the material and visible face.

Find the reference surface first and compare the bearing and cutter diameters for the exact tool.

Compare the visible profile and check the tool’s full diameter before selecting a bit.

Use the joint drawing to separate slot width, radial depth and stock thickness.