Router bit Bosch 2608628353 tongue jointing bit, length 58 mm, working length 5 mm

Bosch tongue jointing bit 2608628353 is a two-flute tungsten carbide router cutter designed to form tongue-and-groove joints in solid wood. The tool has a total length of 58 mm and a working length of 5 mm, making it suitable for creating precise mating edges for panels, flooring, or joinery work when used in compatible routers or shapers.

Advantages

The two-flute carbide construction provides durable cutting edges and a clean finish on hardwoods and softwoods. Its compact working length allows controlled material removal for accurate tongue profiles, while the hardened carbide tips maintain sharpness over repeated use.

Suitable for

• Creating tongue-and-groove joints in solid wood panels
• Flooring edge jointing and repair
• Furniture joinery and panel assembly

When it may not be suitable

This bit is intended for solid wood and is not optimized for cutting engineered board with heavy adhesives or laminated surfaces; results may vary and wear can increase. It is also not designed for very deep tongue profiles because the working length is limited to 5 mm.

Key specifications

• Tool type: tongue jointing router bit, two flutes
• Cutter material: tungsten carbide
• Total length: 58 mm
• Working length (cutting depth): 5 mm
• Suitable material: solid wood

How to use

Install the bit in a compatible router or spindle following the machine manufacturer's clamping and safety instructions. Set cutting depth to achieve the required tongue profile and run test cuts on scrap wood to confirm fit. Feed at a steady rate, avoid excessive passes in a single pass, and use proper dust extraction and eye and hearing protection.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm compatibility with your router or shaper collet diameter and maximum RPM.
• Check that the 5 mm working length matches the tongue depth required for your project.
• Choose carbide tooling for better wear resistance if you work with hardwoods frequently.

Usage recommendations

For best results, perform test cuts on scrap of the same wood species and thickness, use moderate feed rates, and replace the bit when cutting quality decreases to maintain accurate tongue-and-groove fits.