What’s the most ideal router bit from the big box stores for flattening a end grain cutting board?

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What kind of router bit do you recommend for making box joint? Upcut? Downcut? Compression bit? I’m using a portable router table.

Hi All at Sawnery, how can I get better at dovetails? What angle to use?Which is best for beginners? Can anyone help. All help greatly appreciated. Thank you in anticipation and advance. Ian

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