Product Description
CMT Router Bit for Domino Joining - 5mm Right Hand is a precision-engineered spiral router bit built specifically for use with the Festool DF500 Domino joinery machine. Designed to rout clean, accurate mortise slots in solid wood and wood composites, this 5mm bit delivers the tight tolerances and smooth slot walls that Domino loose tenon joinery demands. With an extra-fine micrograin carbide spiral portion, a PTFE non-stick coating, and a premium super-strength steel body, this CMT bit is built for consistent, repeatable performance in furniture joinery, cabinet assembly, and related woodworking applications.
Key Features
- Extra-fine micrograin carbide spiral portion - delivers exceptionally clean slot walls and flat-bottomed mortises, reducing tearout and cleanup time in solid hardwood and wood composite work.
- Black PTFE coating on the spiral portion - resists pitch, glue, and resin buildup during cutting, keeping the bit running freely and extending usable tool life between sharpenings.
- Premium super-strength steel body - provides the rigidity and impact resistance needed to maintain dimensional accuracy during repeated plunge-and-oscillate cutting cycles on the Festool DF500.
- 2 cutting edges with 2 spiral flutes (Z2) - balances chip evacuation with cutting speed, producing smooth slot surfaces while clearing waste efficiently in both solid wood and wood composites.
- Right-hand rotation (RH) - matched to the spindle direction of the Festool DF500, ensuring correct chip ejection and optimal cutting geometry out of the box.
- M6x0.75mm shank - engineered to thread directly into the Festool DF500 collet system for a secure, wobble-free connection that preserves slot accuracy over repeated use.
- 5mm cutting diameter with 20mm cutting height - sized to produce the standard 5mm Domino mortise slot depth required for Festool Domino tenon joinery in furniture and cabinet construction.
Why This Product
- Purpose-built for the Festool DF500 - the M6x0.75mm threaded shank and right-hand rotation are matched precisely to the DF500 machine, so the bit seats correctly and performs as the machine was designed to expect - no adapters, no guesswork.
- Micrograin carbide construction in the cutting zone - gives this bit the edge retention needed for clean mortise slots in both solid hardwood and demanding wood composites like chipboard, MDF, and plywood.
- PTFE spiral coating keeps cutting performance consistent - by preventing pitch and glue adhesion during slot routing, the coating maintains chip flow and cutting efficiency across long production runs or repeated joinery tasks.
- 49mm total length in a compact, purpose-sized format - the bit geometry is optimized for the oscillating plunge action of Domino machines, producing accurate slots without the excess length that could introduce flex or chatter.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 380.050.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 5mm
- Cutting Height: 20mm
- Total Length: 49mm
- Shank: M6x0.75mm
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Number of Flutes: 2
- Rotation: Right Hand (RH)
- Material: HW (Hardmetal / Carbide)
- For Machine: Festool DF500
- Product Type: Router Bit for Domino Joining
Approved Applications
- Mortise slot cutting for Domino loose tenon joinery
- Furniture joinery and frame assembly
- Cabinet carcass and face frame assembly
- Slot routing in solid hardwood
- Slot routing in wood composites including chipboard, MDF, and plywood
Frequently Asked Questions
Which machine is this router bit compatible with?
This bit is designed for use with the Festool DF500 Domino joinery machine. Its M6x0.75mm threaded shank and right-hand rotation are matched specifically to the DF500 collet and spindle system.
What materials can this 5mm Domino router bit cut?
The bit is designed to rout slots in solid wood and wood composites. Compatible materials include solid hardwood, softwood, chipboard, MDF, and plywood - making it suitable for a wide range of furniture and cabinet joinery work.
What does the PTFE coating on the spiral portion do?
The black PTFE coating on the spiral portion of the bit resists pitch, glue, and resin buildup during cutting. This helps maintain chip flow and cutting efficiency, and extends the working life of the bit between cleanings or sharpenings.
How many cutting edges does this bit have, and why does that matter for slot routing?
This bit has 2 cutting edges and 2 spiral flutes (Z2). The dual-flute spiral geometry balances chip evacuation with cutting aggressiveness, producing smooth, clean slot walls in both solid wood and composite materials during the oscillating plunge action of the Festool DF500.
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