The UK's bestRouter Bit Sets2022 Review

S&R are a German tool manufacturer that specialise in a range of quality hand tools. The S&R set of router bits that we tested out are supplied in an attractive wooden case that might not exactly fit into a tool bag but will look great on any workbench.

The quality of the machining and attention to detail on the heat-hardened tungsten carbide blades will make the difference when cutting even hard woods. The 8 mm shank fits any power tool with an adjustable chuck.

We found that the special coating applied to these best router bits made them cut well. They were easy to clean after use as well.

The huge number of router bits in this VonHaus Router Bit Set really sets it apart from the competition. VonHaus provide you with five different router bits of different depths, as well as some interesting shapes such as the wave edge.

The array of router bits here is fantastic. With two Roman ogee and two double ogee bits, you’ll never be at a loss when you need to cut some trim or mouldings, and with three extra coving bits, it’s the best router bit set for beginners and experienced woodworkers as well.

We really like the professional briefcase-style holder, the clasps are solid and the handle is comfortable. If you want to keep your router bit set safe, investing in a solid metal case is a great idea.

Bosch are one of the most trusted names in German tools, and this simple Bosch router bit set shows that you don’t always need every type of router bit, but the ones you do have are of good quality.

Bosch’s familiar style of plastic case has useful windows to see straight away whether they’re all inside and ready for work, and is small enough to slip into a bag or tool box for site work. Weighing in at less than 100 g, the Bosch 6 Piece Router Set is the best router bit set for those on the go.

With just the right amount of different cutting heads, it’s the best starter router bit set if you’re new to the tool. Or, you might not need to cut fancy chamfers or strips of ogee and just want the best router bits for straight cuts and cores.

Silverline are a well-known tool brand in the UK, and they have made one of the best starter router bit sets for the price that we’ve reviewed so far.

Hitting a happy medium between number of bits and portability makes for a good router bit set, and the Silverline 792084 set is right there. With a smart wooden box for storage, it’s still small enough to take with you, and looks good on a work bench too.

The cutting heads s come coated to help them stay non-stick and include all the best router bits you’d expect to find including dovetail and 45° chamfer. A great starter router kit for any woodworker.

Router experts Trend have been at the top of their game since they formed back in 1955. Routing is in their DNA, and the SET/SS8X1 ¼“ router cutter set is one of the best you can get for the money. Better known for their premium routers with price tags to match, it’s great to see Trend make a budget-friendly cutter kit.

You get 12 Tungsten carbide router bits in this set. They’re decent quality cutters and you get all the standard shapes for most DIY jobs. The set includes a range of guided and unguided cutters including a pair of straight cutters and pair of round overs, a v groove bit, and a decorative ogee bit too.

All the bits are stored in a handy blow moulded plastic case. It’s solidly built and has clear illustrations of what each bit does. Picking out the right bit is a piece of cake, and they’re kept nice and safe too.

One of those brands that seem to make a little bit of everything, Flintronic have also managed to create a budget-friendly router bit set that fits most types of ¼” router. Featuring TCT blades, they’re extremely sharp and hard-wearing too.

This set boasts a generous range of router bits that any DIYer will have fun playing around with. Alongside the standard set of straight cutting bits and guided round over bits, there’s the useful dovetail bit and three different cove bits to try out.

They all come packaged up in a useful blow-moulded plastic case with a handle on it. It’ll make this an easy set to store or take with you. Each red-painted bit has its own place and a picture of the cut it makes on the holder.

With a decent selection of hand tools, accessories, and other clever pieces of kit, HSEAMALL have made one of the best ½” router bit sets that I’ve come across so far. They’re an ideal and inexpensive set of bits for your full-size plunge router.

Painted red and boasting Tungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT) blades, you get everything a DIYer would need to do some serious routing in a single set. There’s a decent selection of cutters to get you going, including five different sizes of straight cutting bit. There are six guided bits included in the set too.

Something I like about this set is the presentation-style pine box they come in. It might not be as practical or hard-wearing as a blow-moulded plastic case, but a wooden box is much easier on the eye. All the bits can be hinged outwards as well, to make them easy to remove.

Another set from the original experts in the field, this 24-piece SET/SS24X1/4TC is the big brother to the SET/SS8X1. Both have ¼” shanks, but this set has twice as many quality router bits included.

Even though this is listed as a “starter” cutter set, I think this kit contains pretty much all you’ll need when it comes to routing softwoods, hardwoods, or other types of machined wood materials. There’re four different sizes of straight cutting bit, several guided bits, and decorative cutters including a useful ovolo panel bit.

Supplied in a sturdy blow-moulded plastic case, it’s easy to carry this set around with you. It’s also easy to pick out the right bit, thanks to the large diagram pictures of each bit and what shape they cut. This must be one of the best router bit sets for the money available right now.