CMT Flush Trim Bit - 1/2" Diameter x 1 1/2" Cutting Height, 1/2" Shank is a precision carbide-tipped routing bit engineered for flush trimming laminates, veneers, and solid wood to a template or adjacent surface. Designed by CMT for right-hand rotation in both handheld routers and router tables, this 2-flute bit delivers clean, consistent results on template routing, pattern copying, and through mortise work. The 1/2" shank provides solid grip in full-size router collets, reducing vibration and improving cut quality across a wide range of wood and composite materials.

Key Features

• 1/2" Cutting Diameter - a compact cutting profile that tracks accurately along templates and edges, enabling precise flush trimming with minimal material removal and tight tolerance work.
• 1 1/2" Cutting Height - enough depth capacity to trim through standard laminate, veneer, plywood edge banding, and workpiece thicknesses in a single pass, reducing the need for multiple setups.
• 2-Flute Carbide (HW) Cutting Edges - tungsten carbide flutes maintain sharpness longer than high-speed steel, producing smoother finished surfaces on hardwood, softwood, MDF, laminates, and plastics.
• 1/2" Shank Diameter - fits full-size router collets for maximum stability and reduced runout, which translates directly to more accurate cuts and less chatter on demanding materials.
• 0 deg. Cutting Angle - straight vertical flutes shear material cleanly perpendicular to the workpiece surface, ideal for flush trimming where a perfectly square edge profile is required.
• Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - compatible with all standard right-hand router spindles, ensuring proper chip ejection and predictable cutting behavior without special setup.
• 3 45/64" Total Length - sufficient overall length to reach into router table setups or flush trim with a bearing guide positioned above or below the cut, offering setup flexibility.
• Designed for Laminates and Template Work - engineered specifically for precision work on laminates and quick template routing, making this bit indispensable for cabinetry, countertop, and millwork applications.
• Suitable for Through Mortises - the bit geometry also performs excellently for making through mortises, expanding its versatility beyond simple flush trimming tasks.

Why This Product

• The 1/2" shank paired with a 1 1/2" cutting height gives woodworkers the rigidity and depth capacity needed to flush trim laminate countertops, edge banding, and template-routed parts cleanly in one pass - eliminating the sanding and secondary cleanup that undersized bits often require.
• With 0 deg. cutting flutes and tungsten carbide (HW) construction, this bit produces a square, sharp edge on both natural wood and man-made sheet goods like MDF and chipboard - making it equally useful for cabinet shop production and one-off custom work.
• At 3 45/64" total length, this bit has the reach to operate comfortably in a router table environment or handheld router, giving craftsmen the flexibility to use the same bit across multiple machine setups without swapping tools.
• CMT designed this series specifically for precision laminate trimming and through mortise work - two of the most demanding routing applications for edge quality - so the geometry and carbide grade are optimized for exactly those tasks rather than being a general-purpose compromise.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 806.629.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Product Type: Flush Trim Bit
• Diameter: 1/2"
• Cutting Height: 1 1/2"
• Total Length: 3 45/64"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Cutting Angle: 0 deg.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Rotation: RH (Right-Hand)

Approved Applications

• Flush trimming laminates and veneers to a substrate surface
• Template routing and pattern copying in solid hardwood and softwood
• Edge trimming on plywood, MDF, chipboard, and melamine panels
• Through mortise routing where a clean, square wall finish is required
• Precision laminate work on countertops and cabinetry components