Product Description
CMT 690.549 Profile Knives for Insert Shaper System are 50x4mm (1-31/32 in. x 5/32 in.) alloyed steel profile knives designed for use with CMT universal cutter heads in the insert shaper system. Sold as a pair of 2 knives, these profile knives deliver long-lasting cutting performance on a wide range of wood-based materials. Whether you are shaping moldings, profiling cabinet door edges, or producing detailed frame and panel work, this knife set is engineered to meet the demands of consistent, repeatable results on spindle moulders and profiling machines.
Key Features
- Alloyed steel construction - provides the hardness and durability needed for long-lasting performance through repeated profiling passes, reducing downtime and replacement frequency.
- Profile knives for the universal cutter head system - compatible with CMT universal cutter heads, giving woodworkers flexibility to swap profiles quickly and expand their range of molding and shaping applications.
- 50x4mm (1-31/32 in. x 5/32 in.) knife size - a precise, standardized dimension that ensures proper seating in compatible insert shaper cutter heads for accurate, repeatable profile cuts.
- Sold as a pair of 2 knives - both knives are matched and ready to install together, maintaining balanced cutting and consistent profile geometry on every pass.
- Radius range of 18mm - 25mm - suited for a variety of curved profiling tasks, from gentle curves to tighter detail work in molding and edging applications.
- Part of a broad variety of profile knife options - enables woodworkers to build a versatile collection of profiles for the same cutter head system, reducing equipment investment across different shaping tasks.
Why This Product
- For woodworkers who already use a CMT universal cutter head, these knives expand profiling capability without investing in additional tooling systems - simply swap the knife set to change your profile.
- The alloyed steel material and long-lasting performance design make these knives a practical choice for shops that run production volumes in hardwood, softwood, MDF, or chipboard profiling work.
- The standardized 50x4mm size and radius range of 18mm - 25mm make profile 549 a versatile option for edge profiling and detail molding work on cabinet doors, frames, and panels.
- Buying a matched pair ensures both knives are balanced and consistent right out of the package, which matters for smooth surface finish and reduced vibration during shaping operations.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 690.549
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Cutting Height: 1-31/32 in.
- Maximum Thickness: 5/32 in.
- Knife Size: 50x4mm
- Radius: 18mm - 25mm
- Material: Alloyed Steel (SP)
- Quantity: 2 knives (sold as a pair)
- System: Insert Shaper System
Approved Applications
- Molding and profiling on spindle moulders and profiling machines
- Cabinet door making and edge profiling
- Frame and panel work
- Shaping hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
What cutter head system are these profile knives designed for?
These knives are designed for the CMT insert shaper system and are compatible with universal cutter heads that accept the 50x4mm knife size. They are part of a broad variety of profile knives offered for this system, allowing users to build a versatile collection of profiles on a single cutter head platform.
What is the radius range for profile 549?
The CMT 690.549 profile knives cover a radius range of 18mm - 25mm, making them suitable for a variety of curved molding, edge profiling, and detail shaping tasks where this range of curvature is required.
How many knives come in this set?
This product is sold as a pair of 2 matched knives. Both knives are included together to ensure balanced cutting performance and a consistent profile when installed in the cutter head.
What materials can these profile knives shape?
These alloyed steel profile knives are suitable for use on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard, making them a practical choice for a wide range of woodworking and cabinetry applications on spindle moulders and profiling machines.
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