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In a previous article, I listed four must-have basic bits for any woodworker that uses a router - you can view that list here
The list below shows some of my favorite speciality bits.
Since speciality bits are often expensive and designed with a dedicated purpose, you may want to ask yourself a few questions before shelling out your hard-earned cash on a brand new, razor sharp paper weight:
I created the following list of specialty bits from those that I have found useful and feel may be worth your consideration.
The 45° lock miter bit produces a self-aligning, interlocking joint along the edge of two boards to bring them together to form a 90° corner. The resulting joint is superior in strength compared to simply gluing two mitered boards together. The self-aligning aspect of the joint makes assembling the pieces easier and also helps achieve a 90° angle. You can make a four-sided hollow column using the lock miter bit. I have used this approach to conceal the support posts in basement. I also constructed a massive looking leg for my pool table using the lock miter bit. Check out Part 1 of the Pool table video series to see how to setup and use the 45 degree lock miter bit.
If you work with sheet goods and want a decent way to conceal the edge, then an edge banding bit set may be right for you. The edge band bit set that I have creates a special groove in the edge of the plywood with one bit, and a mating tongue in the hardwood piece. After you glue in the hardwood strip, you can use a jointer to trim that edge down as close to the plywood as you'd like. You can even chamfer the hardwood strip to further conceal the glue line between the two pieces. Check out Part 2 of the Pool table video series to see my edge band bit set in action. The resulting pieces (the vertical slats) are almost indistinguishable from solid wood.
The tongue and groove bit that I use is very similar to the one pictured here. Notice the nut on the end of the bit - removing the nut will allow you configure the placement of the cutters. Being able to configure the placement of the cutters makes for a very versatile bit:
Check out Part 2 of the Oak Blanket Chest video series where I use this bit to make a slot around the center panel of the top. This slot is used to attached the outer frame with a spline.
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