Router bit GRAPHITE 56H229 — single pack, straight/unknown profile, for woodworking

GRAPHITE 56H229 router bit is a single-piece shaper burr with bearing, intended for precision routing in woodworking and related materials. The cutter head uses sintered carbide cutting inserts for durability and clean cutting. The tool is designed for use with routers and trimming machines and includes a guiding bearing to follow templates or edges. Working part dimensions are 38.6 mm diameter and 15.9 mm cutting height, with a 12 mm shank suitable for routers that accept that shank size.

Advantages

The sintered carbide inserts provide wear resistance and maintain cutting sharpness over extended use, while the integrated bearing simplifies guided routing along edges or templates. A 12 mm shank offers stable clamping in compatible collets, and the straight/rounding profile of the head gives consistent material removal for finishing and shaping tasks. Supplied as a single unit, the bit is suitable as a replacement or for general-purpose routing when the profile matches existing tooling.

Suitable for

• Shaping and profiling solid wood and soft hardwoods
• Edge rounding and template-guided routing
• Work with laminated panels, chipboard and MDF
• Trimming PVC and some non-ferrous synthetic materials

Key specifications

• Cutter head diameter: 38.6 mm
• Cutting height: 15.9 mm
• Shank diameter: 12 mm
• Cutting material: sintered carbide inserts (HM)
• Guidance: built-in bearing for edge/template following
• Supply: single-piece router bit

How to use

Install the GRAPHITE 56H229 router bit into a router or trimming tool with a compatible 12 mm collet and ensure the bit is firmly tightened. Set the router speed and feed rate according to the material being machined; use lower speeds for laminated materials and higher speeds for clean cuts in solid wood if the router and bit specifications permit. Use the bearing to guide the bit along a template or edge, and make multiple shallow passes rather than removing large amounts of material at once to reduce load on the cutter and achieve a smooth finish.

Usage recommendations

Always check router compatibility with a 12 mm shank and verify that the bearing profile suits your template or edge. Wear appropriate eye, hearing and respiratory protection when routing, secure the workpiece, and allow the bit to cool between extended passes. For laminated or coated boards, test on a scrap piece to confirm feed rate and avoid tear-out; replace the bit when signs of wear affect cut quality.