Product Description
CMT 800.503.11 12-Piece Router Bit Set with 1/4" Shank by CMT is a comprehensive collection of carbide-tipped routing profiles engineered for professional woodworkers and serious hobbyists alike. Featuring 12 of CMT's most frequently used 1/4" shank router bits crafted from the finest steel and industrial-grade carbide, this set delivers versatile routing capability across a wide range of woodworking tasks - from cabinetmaking and joinery to decorative edge profiling and dado cutting. Whether you are working on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, or laminates, this all-in-one router bit collection keeps the most essential profiles at your fingertips.
Key Features
- 12-piece complete router bit collection - covers the most frequently needed routing profiles in a single convenient set, eliminating the need to source individual bits for common woodworking tasks.
- 1/4" shank diameter on every bit - provides broad compatibility with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines that accept 1/4" collets.
- HW (Hard Metal / Carbide-Tipped) cutting material - delivers extended cutting life and consistent edge quality across hardwoods, softwoods, sheet goods, laminates, melamine, chipboard, MDF, and plastic.
- 2-flute cutting geometry on each bit - balances smooth surface finish with efficient material removal, making these bits well-suited for both furniture-quality work and general woodworking applications.
- Right-hand (RH) rotation - designed to run correctly in standard right-hand router spindles, ensuring safe, predictable cutting performance.
- CMT Orange Shield non-stick coating - prevents bit heat buildup, reduces pitch and resin accumulation, protects against corrosion, and extends overall tool life so bits stay cleaner and sharper longer.
- SinterHIP Industrial Chrome Carbide processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) - prevents material failure at the carbide level and extends cutting life, meaning fewer bit replacements and more consistent results over time.
- Tri-Metal Brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) - creates an exceptionally strong bond between the carbide tip and the steel body, reducing the risk of tip separation under heavy routing loads.
- Made in Italy craftsmanship - each bit is manufactured to professional tolerances for accuracy and balance, reducing vibration and improving cut quality at the router.
Why This Product
- One set covers 12 essential profiles - rather than purchasing individual bits one at a time, this set puts a flush trim bit, cove, rabbeting, roundover, chamfer, ogee, two straight bits, mortising, round nose, V-groove, and dovetail bit together in a single purchase, giving woodworkers immediate versatility from day one.
- Carbide-tipped construction for long service life - the HW carbide tips and HIP-processed chrome carbide resist wear better than standard high-speed steel alternatives, making this set a durable investment for frequent shop use across demanding materials including hardwood, MDF, laminates, and melamine.
- CMT Orange Shield coating reduces maintenance time - by actively resisting pitch, resin, and corrosion, bits stay cleaner between uses and require less frequent cleaning, keeping your workflow moving without interruption.
- Compatible with multiple routing setups - the 1/4" shank and right-hand rotation make these bits ready to use in handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, so one set works across your entire shop configuration.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 800.503.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Product Type: Router Bit Set
- Number of Pieces: 12
- Shank Diameter: 1/4"
- Number of Teeth (Flutes): 2
- Blade Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)
- Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
- Country of Origin: Made in Italy
Approved Applications
- General woodworking and furniture making
- Cabinet making and face frame routing
- Decorative edge profiling (roundover, chamfer, ogee, cove)
- Joinery and dado cutting (straight bits, dovetail, rabbeting)
- Trimming and flush cutting (flush trim bit)
- Mortising and surface routing
- V-groove and lettering work
- Handheld router use
- Router table use
- CNC routing machine use
What's Included
- Flush Trim Bit - 1/2"
- Cove Bit - Radius: 1/2"
- Rabbeting Bit - Radius: 3/8"
- Roundover Bit - Radius: 3/8"
- Chamfer Bit - 45 deg.
- Ogee Bit
- Straight Bit - 1/4"
- Straight Bit - 3/4"
- Mortising Bit - 1/2"
- Round Nose Bit - Radius: 1/8"
- V-Groove Bit - 90 deg.
- Dovetail Bit - 14 deg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What router bit profiles are included in this 12-piece set?
The set includes a Flush Trim Bit (1/2"), Cove Bit (Radius: 1/2"), Rabbeting Bit (Radius: 3/8"), Roundover Bit (Radius: 3/8"), Chamfer Bit (45 deg.), Ogee Bit, Straight Bit (1/4"), Straight Bit (3/4"), Mortising Bit (1/2"), Round Nose Bit (Radius: 1/8"), V-Groove Bit (90 deg.), and Dovetail Bit (14 deg.) - covering the most frequently needed profiles for general woodworking, cabinetmaking, and decorative edge work.
What machines are compatible with this router bit set?
All 12 bits feature a 1/4" shank and right-hand (RH) rotation, making them compatible with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines that accept a 1/4" collet with standard right-hand spindle rotation.
What materials can these router bits cut?
The carbide-tipped (HW) cutting edges are suitable for use in solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic - giving this set broad utility across a wide range of common woodworking and shop materials.
What is the CMT Orange Shield coating and why does it matter?
CMT Orange Shield is a non-stick protective coating applied to each bit. It prevents the bit from heating up excessively during cutting, reduces pitch and resin buildup on the bit surface, protects against corrosion, and extends tool life - meaning less downtime for cleaning and a longer useful life between replacements.
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