Edge Forming

Edge-forming router bits shape the edge or face of a workpiece to produce a decorative or functional profile instead of a raw square corner. Common applications include furniture edges, cabinet door perimeters, tabletops, shelf edges, and trim pieces.

A roundover bit cuts a single quarter-round arc on one face of the edge, leaving a small flat shoulder on the opposite face. A bullnose bit rounds both faces of the edge simultaneously, producing a fully rounded profile — essentially two roundovers back to back. The bullnose set is ideal for shelf edges and tabletops where both faces are visible.

An ogee is an S-shaped profile combining a concave and convex curve. It is one of the most traditional woodworking profiles and is commonly used on furniture edges, table aprons, cabinet doors, and decorative moldings. The 8-piece Master Ogee Set covers a wide range of ogee sizes.

Most edge-forming bits include a pilot bearing that rides along the workpiece edge to control the width of cut. Some bits are designed for router table use with a fence guide instead. Check each product listing for the specific guiding method.

Yes. Pilot-bearing-guided edge-forming bits are well suited for handheld use along the edges of large workpieces like tabletops that cannot easily be moved to a router table. For the cleanest results, move the router in the correct feed direction and take light cuts in hard or figured grain. The Infinity Tools blog covers handheld router technique.

A 1/4" to 1/2" radius roundover is the most common choice for tabletops, depending on the thickness of the top and the desired look. Thicker tops (1" and above) can carry a larger radius; thin tops look proportionate with a smaller radius. For the full size range, see the edge-forming collection.

A chamfer bit cuts a straight angled flat across the corner of the workpiece, typically at 45°. A roundover removes the corner with a curved arc. Chamfers have a more contemporary or geometric look, while roundovers produce a softer, traditional feel. The 5-piece Chamfer Set covers the most common chamfer angles.

Feed the router in the correct direction (against the bit rotation in handheld use), use a sharp bit, make multiple light passes rather than a single full-depth pass, and consider a light climb-cut pass as a final finish pass for figured grain. Visit the Infinity Tools blog for detailed routing technique articles.

A cove bit cuts a concave arc into the face or edge of a workpiece. Coves are used for furniture edges, cabinet door edges, chair rails, and as one element in more complex molding profiles. The 6-piece Cove Set provides a full range of cove radii.

Yes. The general purpose router bit sets include edge-forming profiles like roundovers and chamfers alongside other essential bits, making them a practical starting point. Individual edge-forming sets let you expand into a specific profile type as your projects require.