Flush-trim router bits can trim stacked materials to create a flush edge. They are commonly used to trim shelf caps flush with shelves and face frames flush with cabinet sides. They can also be used for trimming laminate counter tops and doing template and pattern work.

Straight profile router bits can create straight grooves, dados, and slots in a surface. They are used to hollow out areas in a workpiece. These router bits have an open-flute design that provides efficient chip clearance in applications with high feed rates.

Hinge-mortise profile router bits cut a mortise (or recess) into a workpiece. They can also create dados or rabbets. These bits are used to inset hinge leaves and stair treads and to carve large, shallow recesses into a workpiece.

Tongue-and-groove profile router bits create tongues and grooves on the edges of wood paneling, flooring, parquet, and similar materials so the materials can be securely joined together.

Half-round profile router bits create a rounded half-circle edge on a workpiece. They are used to shape the edges on furniture and molding and to make a rounded edge on dimensional lumber.