Once attached to the router table, the router bit sticks up out of the table surface. The material can then be guided into the blade for a variety of jobs, including shaping trim, cutting rabbets ...

And the router is the tool to use to cut these joints. You'll also need a router table to safely make the cuts. Rail-and-stile bits are sold in sets, and raised-panel bits are sold individually.

In this video, we explore essential tools for woodworking projects, focusing on the router table fence, various router bits, and push blocks.