Definitely recommend as a starter kit. I bought it for a new router. The blades feel sharp and have held up very well after some finishing and softer pine boards. The bit I used for the walnut seems to dull a bit after about 20 feet of milling so it slows down a bit but still works fine. This is a great starter kit then I plan to spend more on some specific drill bits that I use on a lot of hardwoods.