Router Help.

[ozzpoz]

I'm looking into doing some template routing, I'll be using a router table and I'm a bit confused with which bit to get. Straight, up cut , down cut , spiral , compression.
Should I have bearing on top or the bottom. Does the template go on top or bottom.

I've seen this one on Amazon that seems to be a combination or everything. Probably not best quality but once I know what I'm doing and if it's something I do more of I can get better. ( Sorry if not allowed links )

Just need a head up which type to use.
Thanks.

https://amzn.eu/d/aFqA484

 

[Gordon Tarling]

Well, the bearing has to run against the template, so that solves that question. Template top or bottom? I guess that largely depends on how you're able to attach the template to the workpiece. I've always worked on the principle that the side the cutter is cutting away from should be the 'good' side, so choose according to that. I've not yet tried the up and down type of cutter, perhaps someone else has experience?