Compression bits are often misused, but when used correctly they provide a perfectly clean surface on the top and bottom side of the material. The key is making sure the first pass depth is below the upcut portion of the bit to ensure only the downcut portion is touching the top surface of the material. If your first pass is contacting the upcut portion of the bit, there would be no difference in cut quality if you had just used an upcut bit. The tools used in this video are available on our web

In this video the most common types of router bits are explained for the novice woodworker. The Rockler router bits highlighted in this video include: Straight, Rabbeting, Round Over, Flush Trim, Roman Ogee, Chamfer, and Undersized Plywood Bits. All of Rockler's router bits are covered by an unconditional guarantee. Learn more: https://www.rockler.com/learn/beginners-guide-to-choosing-router-bits | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware