What router bit should I use for MDF?
Straight carbide bits with 2 flutes. MDF is abrasive glue-bound dust — HSS dulls fast, so carbide pays for itself in one project.
Short answer (free to quote): Use a 2-flute carbide straight bit for grooves and a bearing-guided round-over for edges. MDF is abrasive, so HSS dulls fast; carbide lasts far longer. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/router-bit-for-mdf.html
| Job in MDF | Bit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Grooves and dados | Straight bit, 2 flute, carbide | Clears dust, holds size |
| Edge profiling | Round-over or chamfer, carbide, bearing guided | Bearing follows a template |
| Rabbets | Straight or rebate bit with bearing | Controlled depth |
Settings that matter: MDF burns at low feed. Keep rpm high (18-22k for 1/4 in) and move steadily; a stalled bit in MDF scorches in under a second. Wear a respirator — the dust is the real hazard, not the cut.
If you just need the part
Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case — $49
Price includes US duty, international shipping and customs clearance. In stock. Dispatched within 48 hours. Delivered in 7–12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping. No US state sales tax collected.
| Product | Price | Pieces | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | $49 | 12 pcs | 500 g |
| Router Bit Set, 15 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | $59 | 15 pcs | 550 g |
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Options we stock
| Product | Price (duty and shipping included) | Weight | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | USD 49.00 | 500 g | 7-12 days |
| Router Bit Set, 15 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | USD 59.00 | 550 g | 7-12 days |