Router Bits
Router Bits by Task: Edge Banding, Hardware, and Joinery
Most top sellers in this router bit collection are Festool carbide cutters for cabinet and panel work. For edge banding, there are radius bits in 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, and 3mm, two-flute trimming cutters, the KA 65 plane bit for Conturo, and a 45-degree chamfer bit for the MFK 700. For hardware and joinery, there are Euro-hinge boring bits in 20mm and 35mm, dowel drill bits in 5x30mm and 8x30mm, V-groove, flush trim, and HSS spiral bits. Freud adds a double flute straight bit and a Premier adjustable Shaker rail and stile bit.
What to Look For
- Edge banding trim. Radius bits ease banded edges after trimming. Match the radius to the band thickness.
- Hinge boring. Euro-hinge boring bits cut the cup hole for concealed hinges.
- Shank match. Festool bits here use 8mm shanks. Freud and set bits use 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch.
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Router Bits FAQ
What does HW mean on a Festool bit?
HW marks a carbide cutting edge. HS or HSS marks high-speed steel. Carbide holds an edge longer in plywood, MDF, and melamine.
How do rail and stile bits work?
A rail and stile bit cuts the matching profile and cope on cabinet door frames so the joint locks together. Adjustable versions like the Freud Premier set the cut for different stock thicknesses.