Router Tools & Accessories
- Router Sled
- A straight, rigid jig that slides a handheld router over large slabs to flatten them when a planer or wide-belt sander is unavailable. Woodsmith Magazine
- Router Jig
- A purpose-built guide or fixture that controls a router for repeatable, accurate operations such as circle-cutting or dovetailing. Wikipedia
- Router Plate
- A flat insert that mounts a router beneath a router table, letting the bit project above the table and simplifying removal and depth adjustments. Wikipedia
- Router Table
- A stationary woodworking machine in which the router’s spindle projects up through the table, turning the handheld router into a mini shaper. Wikipedia
- Plunge Router
- A router on a spring-loaded base that lets the bit “plunge” straight into the work for mortises, inlays, and stopped grooves. Wikipedia
- Fixed-Base Router
- A router with a non-plunging base; depth is set before cutting, offering stability for edge profiling and router-table use. Wikipedia
- Flush Trim Router Bit
- A bearing-guided bit that copies a template or existing edge, trimming another piece perfectly flush. Wood Magazine
- Round-over Bit
- Produces a quarter-round profile to soften sharp edges and improve handfeel. homesthetics
- Up-cut Bit
- Spiral flutes pull chips upward, clearing debris quickly and leaving a clean bottom edge—ideal for deep slots but prone to top-side tear-out. Popular Woodworking
- Down-cut Bit
- Spiral flutes push chips downward, yielding a pristine top surface but requiring slower passes or evacuation to prevent heat buildup. Popular Woodworking
- Compression Bit
- Combines up-cut at the tip and down-cut above, delivering tear-out-free edges on both faces of plywood or laminates in a single pass. Popular Woodworking
- Ball Nose Bit
- A router/End-mill with a hemispherical tip, perfect for 3-D carving and smooth contouring. Wikipedia
- V-Bit (V-Groove Bit)
- A cone-shaped bit that cuts V-shaped grooves for lettering, sign-making, and decorative bevels; groove width varies with depth. Popular Woodworking
- O-Flute Bit
- A single-flute spiral bit with a polished “O”-shaped flute that excels at routing plastics and soft metals without melting or chip-welding. spetools.com
- Collet
- A slotted, conical sleeve that clamps around a router-bit shank when tightened by a collet nut, ensuring concentric, secure grip. Wikipedia
- Spindle (CNC)
- The motor-and-shaft unit on a CNC router that holds and spins the cutting tool, designed for continuous, computer-controlled operation. Wikipedia
Abrasives
- Mesh Sandpaper
- An abrasive sheet/disc on an open mesh backing that dramatically improves dust extraction and resists clogging. Wikipedia
- Blue Sandpaper
- Ceramic-grain abrasive paper noted for its blue color and exceptionally fast cutting and long life. 3M Abrasives
- Mouse Sandpaper
- Triangular hook-and-loop sanding sheets for detail “mouse” sanders, allowing access to tight corners. Wikipedia
- Sanding Belt
- A continuous loop of abrasive cloth used on belt sanders for rapid material removal across large surfaces. Wikipedia
