Product Description
The CMT 800.525.11 3-Piece Divided Light Door Set is a purpose-built router bit set engineered for craftsmen who want to create authentic divided light doors for fine furniture, cabinetry, and millwork projects. This 3-piece set combines a rabbeting bit with ovolo rail and stile bits, giving woodworkers everything needed in a single coordinated package to produce clean, precisely fitted divided light door profiles. With a 1/2 in. shank for maximum stability and reduced vibration, this set is equally at home in a handheld router, router table, or CNC routing machine. Carbide-tipped cutting edges, CMT Orange Shield non-stick coating, and SinterHIP industrial chrome carbide construction make this a professional-grade tool that delivers consistent results across solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic.
Key Features
- 3-Piece Coordinated Set - includes a Rabbeting Bit (835.850.11) and Ovolo Rail and Stile Bits (855.802.11), so all profiles are matched and work together without guesswork or mismatched cutters.
- 1/2 in. Shank - the larger shank diameter provides superior rigidity and reduces vibration during cuts, resulting in smoother profiles and less tearout on fine furniture and cabinet work.
- CMT Orange Shield Non-Stick Coating - prevents the bit from overheating, reduces pitch and resin buildup, protects against corrosion, and extends tool life - keeping your bits cleaner and sharper for longer between maintenance sessions.
- SinterHIP Industrial Chrome Carbide - carbide processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) prevents material failure and extends cutting life, so you get more passes from each blade before needing replacement.
- Tri-Metal Brazing - Silver-Copper-Silver brazing protects the carbide tip when cutting harder wood or composites and reduces the chance of failed welds, giving you confidence when working through dense or abrasive materials.
- Anti-Kickback Design - controls depth of cut and minimizes kickback risk, improving operator safety and making this set more approachable for woodworkers at any skill level.
- Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with standard router spindle direction, meaning no special setup or adapters are needed for most routers and router tables.
- 2-Tooth Cutting Configuration - optimized for clean chip evacuation and smooth surface finish across a wide range of compatible materials including solid hardwood, softwood, MDF, laminates, and melamine.
- Carbide-Tipped (TCT) Blades - tungsten carbide tipping holds an edge far longer than high-speed steel, reducing downtime and resharpening frequency during high-volume door production.
Why This Product
- Building divided light doors requires precise, coordinated profiles across the rabbet, rail, and stile - this 3-piece set delivers all three matched cutters in one package, eliminating the risk of profile mismatches when sourcing bits separately.
- The 1/2 in. shank combined with SinterHIP carbide construction means this set handles demanding materials like solid hardwood and composites without deflection or premature wear, making it a reliable choice for production cabinet and furniture shops.
- CMT Orange Shield coating and Tri-Metal Brazing address two of the most common causes of router bit failure - heat buildup and weld separation - helping this set stay in service longer with less maintenance.
- The anti-kickback design and right-hand rotation make this set compatible with standard routers, router tables, and CNC machines, so woodworkers can integrate it into existing workflows without additional equipment or setup.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 800.525.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Product Type: Router Bit Set
- Shank: 1/2 in.
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Blade Material: Carbide-Tipped (TCT)
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
- Material Compatibility: Solid Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, MDF, Chipboard, Laminates, Melamine, Plastic
- Country of Origin: Made in Italy
Approved Applications
- Building divided light doors for fine furniture and cabinetry
- Routing matched rail and stile profiles for door frame construction
- Rabbeting for glass or panel insets in divided light door assemblies
- General cabinet making and millwork profiling
- Use with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines
What's Included
- Rabbeting Bit (835.850.11)
- Ovolo Rail and Stile Bits (855.802.11)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a divided light door set used for?
A divided light door set is used to create authentic divided light doors - doors with multiple small pane openings - commonly found in fine furniture, display cabinets, and architectural millwork. This 3-piece set provides all the coordinated cutters needed to form the rabbet, rail, and stile profiles that make up a complete divided light door frame.
What machines are compatible with this router bit set?
This 3-piece divided light door set is compatible with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines. The 1/2 in. shank and right-hand rotation are standard across most professional router setups, so no special adapters or configurations are required.
What materials can this set cut?
This set is designed to work with solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic. The carbide-tipped blades and SinterHIP industrial chrome carbide construction support use across this wide range of materials without premature wear.
What is the benefit of the CMT Orange Shield coating on these router bits?
The CMT Orange Shield non-stick coating serves multiple functions: it prevents the bit from overheating during use, reduces pitch and resin buildup on the cutting edges, protects the bit body against corrosion, and extends overall tool life. The result is a cleaner cut and longer intervals between bit cleaning or replacement.
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