Router bits for moldings

[ReneS]

I have looked around but only found a small number of router bits for making moldings, such as ogee and beading bits.

Am I missing a good source for edge profiling (is that the right term?) router bits?

Thanks

 

[Packard]

Try Whiteside.  High quality and good selection.  It is my go-to manufacturer of bits.

Look at “edge forming” bits.

I would note that a shaper is more often used for the larger profiles.  And there are smaller shapers available that cost less than the more expensive routers + lift + table setups.

Grizzly comes to mind.  But there are others.  But note that if you have an extensive collection of router bits, none of them will work on a shaper.  You will need new bits for the shaper.

If I were early in my woodworking life, I would invest in a shaper rather than a router table.
https://www.whitesiderouterbits.com/collections/form-router-bits

 

[Cheese]

Amana also makes some nice Profiling & Architectural router bits.
https://www.amanatool.com/products/...MI5Imc3_iNiAMVcDfUAR0adAHTEAAYAiAAEgJgLPD_BwE

However, CMT produces what I believe is the largest selection of profiling bits with both metric & imperial shanks.
https://www.cmtorangetools.com/na-en/industrial-router-bits

 

[Packard]

I have also used CMT, Amana and Freud (as well as Whiteside).  I would call them all equals as far as quality goes. Though Freud has by far the niftiest packaging for router bits, if that is a meaningful point for you.

Whiteside sells through Amazon, and I believe, Rockler.  All four manufacturers’ products are widely available.

Metric shank versions can be found on Amazon.de (Germany) and can be purchased using your regular Amazon account.  Also, Amazon Italy, Spain and UK.

An example of Freud’s over-top packaging:

 

[ReneS]

That's some great stuff. Thanks!

 

[Kev]

I'm a massive fan of Carbitool router bitshttps://www.carbitool.com.au/router-bits/

Not sure how available they are round the world. I stumbled into a liquidation of a retailer years ago and went a little bit crazy (my obsessive and compulsive tendencies went into overdrive).

They also make some very nice solid surface bits though I haven't ventured down that path .. yet.

 

[waho6o9]

Infinity has different sets for moldings....... here's one.
https://infinitytools.com/products/...ank-11-pc-17th-century-profile-router-bit-set

 

[ReneS]

Wow! I don't know how I missed all of these. I thought I had done a reasonable search, but apparently I didn't.

Thanks again. I have a lot to pick from now.

 

[Packard]

Note:  Some of the larger bits will require a powerful router.  Make sure your router is up to the task.

 

[Sparktrician]

Note:  Some of the larger bits will require a powerful router.  Make sure your router is up to the task.

And whe you're using these large-diameter bits, be sure to turn the router speed down to the bit manufacturer's specified max speed.  No need for slinging sharpened metal pieces at very high speed...    [scared]

 

[Jim_in_PA]

The larger tooling is also not to be used "hand held". They should only be used with the router captive in a table. It can be very, very dangerous otherwise because of the forces involved.

There are so many choices for profiles available on the market from many makers. There are even companies that will make custom profiles...something that tends to be more common in the shaper world than in the router market, however.

 

[Cheese]

There are so many choices for profiles available on the market from many makers. There are even companies that will make custom profiles...something that tends to be more common in the shaper world than in the router market, however.

CMT offers almost 200 different standard, off the shelf profile knives for shapers.
https://www.cmtorangetools.com/na-en/cutter-heads-knives