Edge Shaping (Moulding): Creating decorative edges like round-overs, ogees, chamfers, and beads on furniture, trim, and countertops. Grooves and Slots: Cutting straight channels, like dados (grooves across the grain) and rabbets (grooves along the edge), which are essential for building cabinets, shelves, and joints. Joinery: When paired with the right jigs and bits (like dovetail or mortise bits), routers are used to create strong, precise wood joints. Trimming: Using a flush trim bit to make one piece of material perfectly flush with another (common in laminate or veneer work). Hollowing/Inlays: Creating a recess in the surface to accommodate inlays, hinges, or other hardware.
