The 7 Best Slot Cutter Router Bit Sets

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in November of 2018. Good luck trying to create a dado or rabbet in your next woodworking project without the proper equipment. The best way to carve out those grooves is with one of these slot cutter router bit sets, which all have multiple pieces designed to make smooth, even cuts in drawers, cabinets, and more. These options are all worthy of a spot in your tool chest. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. CMT 823.001.11

The CMT 823.001.11 (around $161) feature an anti-kickback design that gives you superior control over the depth of the cut on startup. If you've ever fired up the router only to have it skittering off on you, ruining your project in the process, these are for you.

8 three-wing cutters included
Variable cut depth
Great for biscuit joints

2. Yonico 14481q

Don't worry about the Yonico 14481q (about $24) breaking on you, as they boast silver-induction brazing that provides them with considerable strength and durability. They're a smart choice for anyone expecting to regularly put some bits through their paces.

Work on table-mounted routers
Quarter-inch shanks
Excellent for joinery

3. MLCS Stackable

In addition to the six cutters, you also get an equal number of shims and bearings with the MLCS Stackable (appx. $65), not to mention a half-inch arbor. The carbide-tipped bits have no trouble chomping through even the toughest wood with minimal effort on your part.

Attractive wood storage box included
Can produce a wide variety of cuts
Ideal for t-molding

4. BQLZR Cemented

Anyone working with hard wood should consider the BQLZR Cemented (around $26), as they're reinforced to handle all kinds of wear and tear. If you're tough on your tools — and tired of paying the price for it — these could be just what the doctor ordered.

Come in set of 3
Easily visible yellow color
Require shimming

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5. Yakamoz T-Slot

If you don't have a dedicated machine but still need to cut a rabbet or two, the Yakamoz T-Slot (around $10) can fit into a handheld drill or other power tool, giving you all of the advantages of a router without having to shell out the money necessary for one.

Excellent for keyhole cuts
Good budget option
Not the most durable choice

6. Yonico 14700

The Yonico 14700 (appx. $45) have a Teflon coating that protects them from buildup and overheating, so you won't need to stop in the middle of the job to clean anything out or wait for them to cool down. When speed is of the essence, they're a competent choice.

Backed by lifetime warranty
Hardened-steel bodies
Can come out mid-cut

7. Max Value Hardware

This option from Max Value Hardware (around $50) includes seven pieces with shanks that should fit collets from all the major brands. They create a controlled-depth cut that prevents you from eating away too much of your stock before you realize what you've done.

Precision-ground edges
Heat-treated bodies
Case leaves them exposed

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