Router bits are designed to serve three primary functions: To create wood joints, to plunge into the center of a piece for grooves or inlays, and to shape the edges of wood.

What is the difference between a drill bit and a router bit?

Drills lack the power and speed for effective and safe routing. … A drill bores holes and is designed for downward pressure, while a router shapes edges and cuts grooves and is able to handle significant sideways pressure. This mechanical difference, among others, makes a drill unsuitable for use with a router bit.

Can you plunge a straight router bit?

Straight router bits with cutting edges that extend half to all of the way across the base of the bit, will allow it to plunge cut.