Best Router Bits?

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You spent $200 on a tool you don't know anything about?

>>1143150
High count bit kits, especially if they are of Chinese origin, tend to be shit. If it's a little bit kit, like 5 or so, they can sometimes be better. Avoid anything from China unless you only plan to use it a few times. I have never found a Chinesium bit that didn't lose it's edge and need constant resharpening. I bought some Freud bits awhile back and I was very happy with them. I got them on sale, though. I think I paid about $7 a bit, which is low for standard bits from them. If you are looking for some fancy-ass bits you can expect to pay $40 or more just for one.

Buy what you need and only when you need it if cost is a problem.

>>1143159
I've used a router plenty of times, but it was my dads router and he had tons of bits (he's a contractor). I have some upcoming projects for my house, like custom trim and baseboard for which I need a router. Also, I'm not poor so $200 isn't shit.

>>1143161
I think buying the individual ones, as I need them is the way to go after all. That way I can have only quality bits. I'm just eager to play with it so I feel stupid not at least picking up one flute bit.

>>1143150
buy basic bits in a kit

buy more expensive, specialized bits only if you need them

Some kits are okay quality although they always arrange those things in such a way the four or five bit types are never included in one small kit. For god sakes I would love to see a kit that was just a straight bit, spiral upcut, 1 flush cut, 1 round over, and a 45 degree chamfer. But no, it's always a bunch of roman ogee and picture frame bullshit and five sizes of dovetail and so on.

Only expensize router bit I use regularly is a rabbet.

>>1143150
If you're not well practiced just use a cheap bit kit until you gain competence then buy quality bits as you need them.

FREUD and DIABLO