The CMT 531.541 Rosette Cutter is a 2 1/8" diameter decorative woodworking cutter designed to produce ornamental rosette patterns in natural softwood. With a 3/8" shank and 2 tungsten carbide-tipped cutting edges, this right-hand rotation cutter is engineered for use in drill presses and low-speed drilling power tools at a maximum of 1,500 RPM. Whether you are crafting fine furniture, producing custom cabinetry, or adding architectural millwork detail, this rosette cutting tool delivers clean, repeatable ornamental patterns with the reliability of CMT's super-strength steel body construction.

Key Features

• Super-Strength Steel Body - provides the rigidity needed to handle low-RPM boring operations without flex or vibration, resulting in cleaner rosette pattern cuts in softwood.
• 2 Tungsten Carbide-Tipped Cutting Edges (HW Material) - hardened carbide tips stay sharp through repeated decorative boring operations, reducing the need for frequent tool changes during production work.
• 3/8" Shank - fits standard drill press chucks and low-speed power tool collets, making this cutter easy to mount securely without specialty tooling.
• 2 1/8" Cutting Diameter - produces a full-sized ornamental rosette impression that stands out as a decorative focal point in furniture, cabinet doors, and millwork panels.
• Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - compatible with all standard right-hand drill presses and drilling power tools, so no special setup or reverse-rotation machines are required.
• Maximum 1,500 RPM Rating - the defined speed limit keeps the cutter operating in its safe performance window, protecting both the tool and the workpiece from heat buildup or tear-out.
• 2 57/64" Total Length - compact overall length seats firmly in the chuck with minimal overhang, contributing to stability and accurate pattern depth during drilling operations.

Why This Product

• Woodworkers who need consistent, repeatable decorative rosette impressions in softwood will benefit from the carbide-tipped cutting edges and rigid super-strength steel construction, which work together to produce clean results every time.
• The 3/8" shank size is a practical match for the drill presses and low-speed drilling power tools that rosette cutting requires, eliminating the need for adapter bushings or specialty chucks.
• The 1,500 RPM maximum rating makes safe, controlled operation straightforward - operators simply set their drill press to a low speed and the cutter performs within its designed parameters without guesswork.
• For furniture makers, cabinetmakers, and millwork craftspeople who want to add traditional ornamental detail without custom tooling complexity, this 2 1/8" rosette cutter provides an accessible, purpose-built solution directly from CMT.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 531.541
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 2 1/8"
• Shank: 3/8"
• Total Length: 2 57/64"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW
• Rotation: RH (Right-Hand)
• Maximum RPM: 1,500

Approved Applications

• Cutting decorative rosette patterns in natural softwood
• Furniture making
• Cabinet making
• Architectural millwork
• Ornamental woodworking details