Kempston KC5120 Router Bit Set, 1/2-Inch Shank, 12-Pieces

Definitely a good set to have. I'm a beginner and with this set it gives me a wide variety of cuts to work with.

Great selection of bits, straight cutting, roundover, chamfer will get a lot of use. Kempston seems to make good, inexpensive bits, they're not Freud but their quality control seems pretty good, they cut cleanly and the price is right. The shanks seem to have a bit of adhesive residue on them but they clean off easily with a scouring pad. They come in a pretty nice wooden box too.