every woodworker needs these router bits

In this week's video, I am talking about 4 router bits you should buy to get started in woodworking. In addition, I discuss bits you should avoid and some additional bits to add to your collection over time.

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Links to products relevant in this video:
Freud (34-110) 1/4" Rounding Over Bit : https://amzn.to/3pdQWst
Whiteside (2292) Chamfer Bit : https://amzn.to/2SRqTLP
*Update (12/2/22): this is now my favorite 1/4" upcut bit. Whiteside RU2100 https://amzn.to/3FqqRAo
Whiteside (UDFT5152) Flush Trim Bit : https://amzn.to/2SKkemt

(update: 12/2/22- the whiteside 1/2" flush trim bit is significantly more expensive now. The 1/4" version is a great bit to start with. https://amzn.to/3UtxNAT)
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My favorite [small] woodworking tools:
General Saw - Japanese Gyokucho Pull Saw - https://amzn.to/3x30bhW
Dovetail Saw - Japanese Dozuki Pull Saw - https://amzn.to/3v5imlL
Japanese Plane- Kanna (65mm)- https://amzn.to/3irvyi0
Japanese Plane - Kanna (40mm) - https://amzn.to/3w3WPLA
Chisel hammer - Japanese Chisel Hammer- https://amzn.to/3z8TzjT
Mallet - Wood Is Good Mallet - https://amzn.to/34ViZUq
Square Ruler - Starrett Combination Square (steel head) - https://amzn.to/3imGX2N
Marking Ruler - Incra Precision T-Rule - https://amzn.to/3cnrQ59
Caliper - iGaging 6" Caliper - https://amzn.to/3pxRyJM
Mechanical Pencil - Rotring 600 - https://amzn.to/3x6jJ53

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Lens- Canon RF 24-105L - https://amzn.to/3irv5wg
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0:00 Introduction
0:37 Router Bits To Avoid
02:04 Reputable Router Bit Brands
03:44 Rounding over Bit
05:23 Chamfer Bit
06:23 Straight Upcut Bit
08:17 Flush Trim Bit
09:34 Additional bits to buy
10:08 Closing remarks