Product Description
CMT 690.513 Profile Knives for Insert Shaper System are a pair of alloyed steel shaper knives sized 1-31/32 in. x 5/32 in. (50x4mm), designed for use with CMT universal cutter heads in the insert shaper system. These knives deliver consistent molding profiles for woodworking applications including cabinet door making, frame and panel work, and edge profiling on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard. Sold as a pair of 2 knives, the CMT 690.513 integrates into a versatile system that accepts a wide variety of profile knives for a broad range of shaping tasks.
Key Features
- Alloyed steel construction - provides long-lasting performance and durability through extended production runs on a variety of wood materials.
- 50x4mm (1-31/32 in. x 5/32 in.) knife size - sized for compatibility with CMT universal cutter heads in the insert shaper system, enabling fast and repeatable profile changes.
- Sold as a matched pair - both knives in the set are ground to the same profile, ensuring balanced cutting and a consistent surface finish with every pass.
- Part of the CMT universal cutter head system - a variety of profile knives are available for these heads, allowing one cutter body to run many different profiles and reducing tooling investment.
Why This Product
- Woodworkers who already own a CMT universal cutter head can switch profiles quickly by swapping knife sets - the 690.513 profile knives drop into the existing insert shaper system without purchasing a dedicated cutter body for each profile.
- The alloyed steel construction is engineered 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 and need tooling that holds up over time.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 690.513
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Cutting Height: 1-31/32 in.
- Maximum Thickness: 5/32 in.
- Knife Size (metric): 50x4mm
- Material: Alloyed steel (SP)
- Quantity: 2 knives (sold as a pair)
- System: CMT Insert Shaper System - for use with CMT universal cutter heads
Approved Applications
- Molding and profiling on hardwood and softwood
- Cabinet door making
- Edge profiling
- Frame and panel work
- Shaping MDF and chipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
How many knives come in each set?
The CMT 690.513 is sold as a pair - each purchase includes 2 profile knives. Both knives in the pair share the same profile, which is required for balanced operation in the insert cutter head.
What cutter heads are these knives compatible with?
These knives are designed for use with the CMT Insert Shaper System and are compatible with CMT universal cutter heads that accept 50x4mm insert knives. The system is designed to accept a variety of profile knives, making it possible to run multiple profiles from a single cutter head body.
What materials can these profile knives cut?
The 690.513 knives are suitable for use on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard - common materials in cabinet door making, furniture molding, and frame and panel production.
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