Wood Router Bits

Wood Router Bits

Choose between a roundover and a chamfer

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

Choose a shape that suits the piece

A roundover softens a corner with a radius. A chamfer cuts a straight bevel. Compare both shapes on a sample when matching trim, panel edges or a furniture detail.

Separate radius from cutter diameter

A large-radius roundover can have a much wider tool body than the radius marked in the title. Use the full cutter diameter when checking clearance and the profile radius when matching the finished shape.

Confirm the model’s speed and setup limits

Use the exact manufacturer specification for the selected bit. Compare it with the router’s instructions, since similar profiles can have different dimensions and speed limits.

Source documentation

Guide questions

What does a 1/8-inch roundover change?

It makes a narrow curved edge that takes less of the face than a larger roundover of the same general shape.

Should I compare angles between two roundovers?

Compare radius for a roundover and angle for a chamfer. Check the cutter drawing when matching an existing edge.

Can every bit with the right shank clear my router base?

Compare the full cutter diameter with the documented opening and setup. The shank alone does not establish clearance.

Which accessory suits the job?

  1. Choose the 2000C for a narrow one-eighth-inch radius or the 2010 for a broader three-quarter-inch curve. The two bits also require different collet sizes.

    Whiteside 2000C 1/8-inch roundover bit ↗Whiteside 2010 3/4-inch roundover bit ↗

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