Once you have read Getting Started With Router Bits and understand some of the reasons for choosing bits you will most likely want to buy a set. There are lists available on the forums and many different opinions on the best way to purchase your first set of bits. After having reviewed the sets available I feel that the best set to start out with is this one from Woodcraft: Item #150704
There are several reasons for this choice: These are the 10 most popular bits and will allow you to complete many projects; This set has 1/4" shanks so they will fit most routers world wide; Woodcraft has many stores across the US where you can get customer service and support like bit sharpening. Other sets I have viewed offer different selections of bits and there is nothing wrong with their choices but I feel the bits in this set allow you to complete more types of projects. This set regularly goes on sale for $50 so the cost is reasonable; $5 per bit. Yes, you can find bits for less in larger sets but you will never use some of them. This set is a good foundation for starting your bit collection, you can add bits as you need them. If your router has a 1/2" collet a set is available with 1/2" shanks for the same price and would be the best choice. I purchased both 1/4" and 1/2" shank sets so I can use them from my trim routers up to my 3-1/4 hp routers and everything in between.
There are several reasons for this choice: These are the 10 most popular bits and will allow you to complete many projects; This set has 1/4" shanks so they will fit most routers world wide; Woodcraft has many stores across the US where you can get customer service and support like bit sharpening. Other sets I have viewed offer different selections of bits and there is nothing wrong with their choices but I feel the bits in this set allow you to complete more types of projects. This set regularly goes on sale for $50 so the cost is reasonable; $5 per bit. Yes, you can find bits for less in larger sets but you will never use some of them. This set is a good foundation for starting your bit collection, you can add bits as you need them. If your router has a 1/2" collet a set is available with 1/2" shanks for the same price and would be the best choice. I purchased both 1/4" and 1/2" shank sets so I can use them from my trim routers up to my 3-1/4 hp routers and everything in between.