Straight Router Bits for Dadoes, Mortises & Template Cuts
Straight router bits are the most fundamental cutting tools in the router bit lineup. They remove material in a clean, flat-bottomed path and serve as the basis for dadoes, rabbets, mortises, grooves, and template-guided cuts across virtually every woodworking discipline.
Infinity Tools offers straight router bits in both 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank diameters, covering standard lengths for through cuts and extra-long versions for deep mortises and thick stock. Bits with top bearings are designed for template work, where the bearing rides the edge of a guide to produce repeatable shapes. Bits with a plunge point start a cut without needing an entry hole, making them ideal for stopped grooves and inlay pockets.
Sets vs. Individual Straight Router Bits
If you are equipping a shop from scratch, a set gives you the most commonly needed diameters in a single purchase. The 1/2 shank 6-piece straight router bit set covers a wide range of groove and dado widths. For specialty joinery, the 8-piece dovetail and box joint router bit set pairs straight bits with dovetail profiles for drawer boxes and decorative joinery.
When you need reach for deep cuts or routing through thick panels, the 1/2 shank 4-piece extra-long straight router bit set provides additional flute length without sacrificing shank stability. For mortise-and-tenon joinery, the 1/2 shank mortise and tenon router bits and their bearing-guided counterparts handle both halves of the joint accurately. Learn more about straight bit techniques on the Infinity Tools learning blog.
