R5 Rounding Cutter with Guide Bearing

The RUWI R5 Rounding Cutter rounds off wood edges with a 5-mm radius—creating a smooth, even curve that strikes a balance between an all-around finish and a subtle edge. The lead-in ball bearing (Ø 12.7 mm) runs along the edge of the workpiece and guides the cutter even along curved contours for which no stop fits.

The router bit is double-edged and carbide-tipped (HW, Z2), right-hand rotation, with a diameter of 23 mm tool diameter and 10 mm working length; shank with a diameter of 8 mm, overall length 56 mm. It cuts softwood, hardwood, and laminated panels. If the ball bearing wears out, you can replace it—instead of replacing the entire router bit.

Here's how to use it

• Rounding off shelves and insert shelves: the 5-radius softens the sharpness of visible edges without overwhelming the front.
• Decorative components and curved parts: The guide bearing follows the curve—the stop remains folded away.
• Freehand use with a router: With its 23 mm diameter head, the R5 runs smoothly even when guided by hand—for trimming edges on assembled furniture.
• Batch processing on the table: On the “ router table ,” you guide the workpiece past the stationary milling cutter—edge by edge, with the same profile.

Does this fit your router?

The shank requires an collet Ø 8 mm – at RUWI router table Standard; it is also compatible with hand-held routers, bench routers, and CNC machines. The compatible tables are shown in the RUWI router tables.

From the robust, full-bodied R6 to R12.7, to the subtle R4 to R2—the entire range provides an overview of RUWI ’s milling tools.

All the details

Profile
Radius: 5 mm
tool diameter : Ø 23 mm
working length : 10 mm
overall length : 56 mm

shank and thrust bearing
shank : Ø 8 mm, shaft length 32 mm
Thrust bearing: Ball bearing Ø 12.7 mm, replaceable

Cutting edges and insert
Cutting edges: Z2, carbide (HW), clockwise rotation
Materials: Softwood, hardwood, coated panels
collet : Ø 8 mm required
net weight : approx. 32 g