Product Description
CMT 3-Piece Cove Junior Raised Panel Set by CMT brings intricate cabinet door detail to a refined, smaller scale - making it an ideal router bit set for crafting elegant raised panel doors with coordinated rail and stile profiles. This right-hand rotation set pairs a cove raised panel bit with back cut against a matched junior rail and stile pair, giving woodworkers a complete solution for cabinetry and fine furniture door making in a single, beautifully packaged case. Designed for use with a 1/2 in. shank, the set is compatible with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, and cuts cleanly through solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic.
Key Features
- 3-Piece Matched Set (Cove Profile) - includes a cove junior raised panel bit with back cut, a junior rail bit, and a junior stile bit, giving you every cutter needed for a complete raised panel door in one coordinated package with no guesswork on profile compatibility.
- CMT Orange Shield Non-Stick Coating - prevents the bit from overheating during extended cuts, reduces pitch and resin buildup on the carbide edges, guards against corrosion, and extends overall tool life so you get more mileage from each set.
- SinterHIP Industrial Chrome Carbide - carbide processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) eliminates internal voids that lead to material failure, producing a denser, tougher cutting edge that stays sharp longer through demanding hardwood and composite cuts.
- Tri-Metal Brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) - a three-layer brazing bond between the carbide tip and the body withstands the stresses of cutting harder wood species and composites, dramatically reducing the risk of tip separation or failed welds mid-cut.
- Anti-Kickback Design - controls the maximum depth of cut per pass and minimizes kickback risk, improving operator safety especially on a router table when feeding raised panel stock.
- 1/2 in. Shank / Right-Hand Rotation - the 1/2 in. shank provides maximum rigidity and reduced vibration compared to smaller shanks, ensuring cleaner profiles and a smoother surface finish on your cabinet doors.
- 2-Tooth Carbide-Tipped (HW) Cutter Configuration - hardwood-grade carbide tips handle solid hardwoods, softwoods, MDF, laminates, melamine, and plastics, making this set a versatile choice across a wide range of cabinetry materials.
- Packaged in a Protective Case - the set ships in a purpose-built case that keeps all three bits organized, protected from chipping during storage, and ready for use at the router table.
Why This Product
- Complete raised panel door solution in one set - rather than sourcing a raised panel bit and a rail and stile pair separately, this 3-piece cove junior set includes every profile needed to cut a matched door from scratch, saving time on setup and guaranteeing profile alignment.
- Junior scale adds detail at a smaller proportion - CMT junior raised panel sets are specifically designed to add intricate raised panel detail on a smaller scale, making them well suited for smaller cabinet doors, box lids, or furniture pieces where a full-size raised panel profile would be visually overwhelming.
- Industrial-grade carbide construction for long-term value - the combination of SinterHIP carbide processing and Tri-Metal Brazing means the cutting edges resist wear and tip failure through heavy cabinetmaking production runs, not just light hobby use.
- Broad material compatibility for a versatile shop - whether you are routing solid hardwood face frames, MDF painted doors, melamine cabinet interiors, or laminate-faced panels, the carbide-tipped cutters in this set handle the full range of common cabinetry materials without switching sets.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 800.518.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Product Type: Router Bit Set
- Profile: Cove Junior Raised Panel
- Shank: 1/2 in.
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Blade Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
- Country of Origin: Made in Italy
Approved Applications
- Raised panel cabinet door making
- Cove raised panel profile routing
- Rail and stile door frame routing
- Fine furniture door and panel detail work
- Routing solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic
What's Included
- 1x Cove Junior Raised Panel Bit with Back Cut
- 1x Junior Rail Bit
- 1x Junior Stile Bit
- 1x Protective storage case
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "junior" raised panel set and how does it differ from a standard raised panel set?
CMT junior raised panel sets are designed to create raised panel profiles at a smaller scale than full-size sets. This makes them ideal for smaller cabinet doors, decorative box lids, and furniture pieces where a full-scale raised panel profile would appear too large or heavy in proportion to the piece being made.
Which routers and machines is this set compatible with?
This set is compatible with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines. Because the bits have a 1/2 in. shank, they require a router with a 1/2 in. collet. The 1/2 in. shank provides added rigidity and helps reduce vibration during the cut, which is especially important when routing raised panel profiles in solid hardwood.
Does this set cut the full raised panel door - including the frame and the panel itself?
Yes. The 3-piece set includes a cove junior raised panel bit with back cut for shaping the panel itself, plus a junior rail bit and a junior stile bit for routing the matching frame pieces. Together, these three bits produce all the profiles needed to assemble a complete cove-style raised panel door.
What materials can I cut with this router bit set?
The carbide-tipped cutters in this set are suitable for solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic - covering the full range of materials commonly used in cabinet and furniture making.
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