Step One: Remove the Bearing. Some router bits have a ball bearing. If the bit you’re sharpening has one, remove it with an Allen wrench. Step Two: Clamp the Paddle.

Cuts more than about 3/8 in. deep can strain the router motor, put undue pressure on the bit, and leave a rough or chipped surface on the wood.

One of the best and safest ways to begin routing is to use router bits fitted with ball-bearing pilots. The bearing rides along the edge of the workpiece, effectively keeping the bit on course and ...

Router bits will help you cut rounded edges, V-shaped grooves, round-bottom grooves, and plenty more. These 10 bits will help any DIYer get the most out of a versatile power tool.