1 / 6Bosch 85615MC 1/2-Inch Rabbeting Router Bit
The Bosch 85615MC is a carbide-tipped rabbeting router bit listed with a 0.5-inch cutting diameter. Bosch says its control-cut design is intended to make rabbeting cuts without a router guide.
At a glance
- Designed for rabbeting cuts without a router guide, according to the listing.
- Carbide-tipped construction and two flutes are specified.
- The manufacturer describes it as a micrograin control-cut bit.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its stated guide-free rabbeting use may suit edge work where a separate router guide is not wanted.
- The listing specifies carbide-tipped cutting and two flutes.
Technical specifications
6 specifications| Brand | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Model | 85615MC |
| Cut type | Carbide-Tipped Cut, Rabbeting Cut |
|---|---|
| Cutting diameter | 0.5 inches |
| Number of flutes | 2 |
| Material listed | Blend |
What to know before buying
- The listing identifies a 0.5-inch cutting diameter but does not specify cutting depth, bearing dimensions, or shank size in the technical details. Confirm these dimensions against the work and router setup before purchase.
What’s in the box
Included- 1 rabbeting router bit
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Woodworkers making rabbeting cuts who want a bit described for use without a router guide.
- Buyers looking for a Bosch 85615MC bit with a stated 0.5-inch cutting diameter.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need verified cutting-depth, bearing, or shank dimensions from the supplied listing.

Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the highest category, but a smaller one-star share indicates that experiences are not uniformly favorable. These figures do not identify what customers liked or disliked, so they cannot establish cutting performance or suitability for a particular setup.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bosch 85615MC designed to do?
It is listed as a rabbeting router bit. The manufacturer describes it for rabbeting cuts without the use of a router guide.
What cutting diameter is listed?
The technical details state a cutting diameter of 0.5 inches.
Does the listing state the shank and bearing dimensions?
No shank or bearing dimensions are provided in the supplied technical details. Check those dimensions for compatibility before buying.

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