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A flush trimming bit can be used to trim laminate Of veneer flush with an edge, or to create identically shaped items, as shown here.

A pattern bit. on the other hand, has a pilot bearing mounted on the shank above the cutter. In litis case, the template needs to be above ihe workpiece.

Some straight bits can be transformed into pattern bits, if you use a bearing with an inside diameter matching the shank diameter and an outside diameter matching the cutting diameter. Slide the bearing onlo the shank, and secure it with a stop collar.

With template routing, its easy lo overreach both your router's capability and your own experience. Start out with a 1/2" diameter flush trimmer with 1" long cutters. Down the road, you can add a larger, longer bit. For a pattern bit, simply get a bearing and stop collar for whatever 3/4" straight bit you already own.

Consider a Router Bit Set

I'nless you know exactly whal you need, it's a good idea (and a sound economic decision) to start or upgrade your collection of router bit-- by investing in a packaged set.

Every bit vendor i can think of packages bits in sets, and invariably one is a "starter" set. litis multi-bit assortment includes joinery and profiling bits, all in a handy box Tile specific selection may vary, but usually includes

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