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| Donkbaca:
YEah, hopefully you get a 1/2 inch router. Gives you access to more options and better bits. I use a 45 degree chamfer bit, a small I think 1/8th inch straight bit, and the flush trim a lot. A rabbet bit is helpful too |
| javeryh:
1/16" slot cutter flush trim bit pattern bit chamfer bit 1/2" straight cutting bit That's my list and other than a round over bit which isn't really necessary that's all you really need. |
| Termin8tor:
I love this forum. Thanks for all the advice guys the router I was getting was a 1/4 inch only, now I'm getting a 1/2 inch. I will probably go with the individual bits I know I'll use and also buy a small set of assorted bits that will probably come in handy in the future. :cheers: |
| orchidius:
Another piece of advice I would like to give you is not to go for the cheapest solution. The routerbit itself makes or breaks most of the woodworking. I learned this the hard way... I bought a cheap bit online because I didn't feel those things were worth 20-30$. I ended up having to order a second and a third cheap one because they broke down or got worn out reallyreally fast. The poor quality also messed up a lot of the work I did. The work that didn't get screwed up entirely didn't have the nice finish it should've had. If I were to do this again, I'd invest in a decent bit/set of bits. |
| stuckpixel:
- Flush Trim/Pattern bit - 1/16" slot cutter - 3/16" slot cutter (if you intend on using your router to do biscuit joining) - Straight Bit (for routing out pieces of wood - under mounting joysticks and the like) - Roundover Bit And I'll echo what someone else said about not buying cheap bits. |
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