General Purpose Router Bit Sets

A general purpose set typically includes straight bits for dadoes and rabbets, a roundover or beading bit for edge work, a chamfer bit, a flush trim bit, and often a cove or ogee profile. The exact contents vary by set — check each product listing for the specific bit profile and size breakdown.

The 6-piece Essential Router Bit Set or the 10-piece Essential Router Bit Set are the best starting points. They cover the most common operations beginners encounter without an overwhelming number of bits to learn all at once.

Choose the shank size that matches your router's collet. If your router accepts both, prefer 1/2" shank for larger profile bits and 1/4" only for very small bits or palm routers. The 1/2" shank provides more rigidity and less vibration, which translates to cleaner cuts.

Yes. The bits in these sets are compatible with both router table and handheld use. For handheld work, use pilot-bearing-guided bits along edges. For router table work, use the fence or a bearing guide depending on the bit type. Visit the Infinity Tools blog for setup tips.

The 7-piece Professional Set covers a refined selection of the most essential profiles in 1/2" shank. The 13-piece Dream Set adds more profiles and more size variants within each profile type, making it a more complete shop set for woodworkers who want a single kit that handles almost any general routing task.

General purpose sets cover everyday operations well but do not include the specialized profiles found in collections like door-making bits or architectural molding bits. A general purpose set is the right foundation; specialty collections add capabilities for specific project types.

Carbide bits stay sharp significantly longer than high-speed steel, especially in hardwoods and abrasive sheet goods like MDF. For any woodworker who routes regularly, carbide is a worthwhile investment that reduces bit replacement frequency and produces consistently cleaner cuts.

Store bits in the provided case or individual sleeves to prevent edges from contacting each other. Keep them in a dry environment to prevent rust on the shank and body. Avoid dropping or stacking bits loosely in a drawer, which can chip carbide edges.

Yes. All Infinity Tools router bit sets are backed by a quality guarantee. See the quality guarantee page for full coverage details.

Yes. Infinity Tools offers a price-match program. Visit the price matching page to submit a request with a link to the competing price.