Product Description
CMT 690.010 Profile Knives for Insert Shaper System - 1-37/64" x 5/32" (40x4mm), 2-Pack are precision-crafted shaper knives designed for use with CMT universal cutter heads, giving woodworkers the flexibility to produce consistent molding profiles, edge treatments, and decorative cuts across a wide range of materials. Made from alloyed steel, these insert knives are engineered for long-lasting performance in demanding milling and profiling operations on spindle moulders and profile machines.
Key Features
- Pair of profile knives sized 40x4mm (1-37/64" x 5/32") - provides a matched, balanced set ready for immediate installation in compatible cutter heads, ensuring even cutting forces and smooth profile results.
- Made of alloyed steel (SP material grade) - delivers durability and edge retention during repetitive molding and profiling passes, reducing downtime between sharpenings or replacements.
- Designed for CMT universal cutter heads (insert shaper system) - integrates directly into the CMT 692 series and compatible insert shaper systems accepting 40mm knives, making tool changes fast and consistent.
- Cutting height of 1-37/64" with a maximum thickness of 5/32" - sized to handle a practical depth of profile work, suited to molding, edge profiling, and frame-and-panel applications.
- Teeth thickness of 0.079" - a precision ground cutting edge that contributes to clean, repeatable surface finishes across hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard.
- Wide variety of profile options within the CMT insert knife system - allows woodworkers to swap profiles on a single cutter head body, expanding versatility without purchasing multiple complete tooling setups.
Why This Product
- Flexible profiling without multiple cutter heads - because these knives fit a universal insert shaper system, you can change profiles by swapping only the knives rather than replacing the entire cutter head, saving both cost and setup time.
- Alloyed steel construction supports sustained production use - the SP material grade is built for long-lasting performance, making these knives a practical choice for shops that run high volumes of molding, cabinet door, or frame-and-panel work.
- Precise knife dimensions ensure accurate profile reproduction - the 40x4mm size and 0.079" teeth thickness are held to tight tolerances, so each pass reproduces the same profile geometry consistently across a full production run.
- Sold as a matched pair - both knives in the set are ground to the same profile, so installation is balanced and ready to cut without additional matching or sorting.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 690.010
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Cutting Height: 1-37/64"
- Teeth Thickness: 0.079"
- Maximum Thickness: 5/32"
- Knife Size: 40x4mm
- Material: SP (alloyed steel)
- Quantity: 2 knives (sold as a pair)
Approved Applications
- Molding and profiling on spindle moulders and profile machines
- Cabinet door making
- Edge profiling
- Frame and panel work
- Hardwood milling
- Softwood shaping
- MDF and chipboard profiling
Frequently Asked Questions
What cutter heads are these profile knives compatible with?
These 40x4mm profile knives are designed for use with CMT universal cutter heads in the insert shaper system, including the CMT 692 series cutter heads, as well as other insert shaper systems that accept 40mm profile knives.
How many knives come in this package?
The CMT 690.010 is sold as a pair - you receive 2 matched profile knives per package. Both knives are ground to the same profile for balanced installation in the cutter head.
What materials can these profile knives cut?
These alloyed steel insert knives are suited for use on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard - common materials in molding, edge profiling, and cabinet door making applications.
Can I use different profile numbers on the same cutter head body?
Yes - the CMT insert shaper system is a universal platform that accepts a variety of profile knives. You can change the profile by swapping knives on the same cutter head, giving you access to multiple profiles without purchasing separate cutter head assemblies. CMT offers a range of profile numbers within the 690 series to cover different molding and profiling needs.
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