Chamfer vs Bevel Router Bit: Which One Should You Buy?

Side by side

Specifications are manufacturer rated, as published on each listing and collected 30 October 2026.

Chamfer vs bevel router bit: angles, depths, and joints

The chamfer examples here are both 45-degree bits. The Yonico Chamfer 13916 example states a 3/4-inch cutting height and a 2-inch diameter, and states that it creates 4-sided shapes. The Yonico Chamfer 13917 example states 45-degree bevels and chamfers at 1 inch deep and high, a 90-degree miter joint, and stock up to 1 inch thick. Both chamfer examples state a 1/2-inch shank and C3 micro-grain tungsten carbide blades.

The bevel examples here differ from each other more than the chamfer examples do. The Yonico Bevel 13918 example states 60-degree bevels at 1 inch deep and 9/16 inch high, a 120-degree miter joint, and a 1/2-inch shank. The Yonico Bevel 14937q example states a 7-degree bevel trim for countertop veneers and trim, with a 1/4-inch shank. All four examples state two-flute carbide cutters except the 13916 example, which states C3 carbide blades without a flute count, and all four state use on a table-mount and handheld router.

Two gaps are worth noting before choosing. No listing here states a warranty term, so warranty does not separate these examples. Diameter is also uneven: the 13916 example states a 2-inch diameter, while the 13917 example gives diameter only as an up-to figure of 2-1/2 inches, so its exact diameter stays unclear from the listing.

Shanks and cutters

Three examples state a 1/2-inch shank, and only the 14937q bevel example states a 1/4-inch shank, so collet fit is one more check before ordering. All four listings state C3 micro-grain tungsten carbide blades or cutters with silver induction brazing, and three of them state two-flute carbide cutters. The 13916 chamfer example states C3 carbide blades without a flute count, so its cutter layout stays less detailed than the other three examples.

Choose a chamfer bit if

• You want a 45-degree edge profile.
• You want a stated miter joint, such as the 90-degree joint on the 13917 example.
• You want a stated 4-sided shape cut, as on the 13916 example.

Choose a bevel router bit if

• You want a 60-degree bevel edge, as on the 13918 example.
• You want a 7-degree trim bevel for veneers, as on the 14937q example.
• You want a 120-degree miter joint, as stated by the 13918 example.

Project Match

• Miter joints at 90 degrees: the Yonico Chamfer 13917 example.
• Miter joints at 120 degrees: the Yonico Bevel 13918 example.
• 4-sided shapes: the Yonico Chamfer 13916 example.
• Countertop veneer trim: the Yonico Bevel 14937q example.

FAQ: lasers and CNC

What is the difference between a chamfer bit and a bevel bit?

In these listings, the chamfer examples are both 45-degree edge-forming bits, while the bevel examples are a 60-degree edge-forming bit and a 7-degree trim bit. Both sides state beveled edges, so the angle and the job separate them, not the name alone.

Can a chamfer bit make a miter joint?

The 13917 chamfer example states a 90-degree miter joint, and the 13916 chamfer example states accurate miter joints without giving an angle. Check the stated angle against the joint you need.

What shank sizes do these bits use?

Three examples state a 1/2-inch shank, and the 14937q bevel example states a 1/4-inch shank. Match the shank to the router collet you own.

Do these bits work in a handheld router?

Yes. All four listings state use on a table-mount and handheld router.

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