Router Bits and Spindle bits - what's the difference?

[pike_lake]

Through another thread, the consensus was there is no difference but to simply pay attention to your bit style and material. Any more info is definitely welcome. Here is the convo:

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There is really no such thing as a “spindle bit” There are router bits.They are made for wood. You can also use them on aluminum or brass if you take it real easy with very light cuts, aren’t too concerned about surface appearance, and you’re not afraid to throw a bit away after using it just once. There are end mills. Endmills are mde for metal. There are generic end mills that will cut anything in a plain old sorta way. They will cut wood. There are endmills with flutes that are configured t…