The CMT 811.095.11 Straight Bit Short Series is a compact, high-performance routing bit engineered for precision groove cutting, dadoing, mortising, and template work across a wide range of materials including solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, composites, and more. Built from special fatigue-proof steel with a micrograin carbide cutting edge, this 2-flute bit delivers clean, repeatable results in both handheld router and router table applications. Whether you are running production-level CNC work or crafting fine joinery by hand, this short-series straight bit is designed to handle heavy workloads while maintaining tight tolerances and consistent concentricity cut after cut.

Key Features

• Fatigue-Proof Steel Body with Micrograin Carbide Cutting Edge - the combination of a specially formulated steel body and dense micrograin carbide tips resists stress fractures and edge breakdown under heavy routing loads, keeping the bit sharp and stable through demanding production runs in hardwood, plywood, and composite materials.
• Orange Non-Stick P.T.F.E. Coating - CMT's trademark surface treatment repels resin, pitch, and sticky residue that commonly accumulate on router bits, reducing friction-induced heat and making cleanup faster while extending the usable life of the bit.
• 2-Flute Right-Hand Rotation Design - dual cutting edges working in a right-hand rotation pattern balance the cut load evenly, producing smooth, chip-free walls in grooves, dadoes, and rabbets with minimal tear-out on plywood and laminates.
• Short Series Profile (3/8 in. Diameter, 3/4 in. Cutting Height) - the compact short-series geometry reduces vibration and deflection compared to longer bit profiles, improving accuracy and surface finish quality especially in template routing and mortising operations.
• Strict Quality Control for Balance and Concentricity - every bit passes rigorous tolerance and balance testing before leaving the factory, ensuring the bit runs true in the collet, minimizes runout, and produces consistently accurate cuts regardless of feed rate.
• 1/4 in. Shank Compatibility - the 1/4 in. shank fits a broad range of compact handheld routers and router table setups, making this bit a versatile addition to jobsite and workshop tool collections without requiring a dedicated large-collet machine.

Why This Product

• The short-series profile is purpose-built for applications where bit rigidity matters most - tight mortises, shallow dadoes, and guided template cuts all benefit from the reduced length that minimizes flex and chatter compared to standard or long-series straight bits.
• The micrograin carbide cutting edge holds its sharpness longer when routing abrasive sheet goods like plywood, MDF, and composites, reducing how often you need to resharpen or replace the bit during production work.
• The orange P.T.F.E. non-stick surface coating actively prevents pitch and resin buildup - a common cause of burning and rough cuts in natural woods and laminates - helping maintain clean cut quality between sharpenings.
• With a 1/4 in. shank and right-hand rotation, this bit is compatible with the vast majority of trim routers, mid-size routers, and router tables, giving woodworkers and production shops a single bit that transitions easily across multiple machines and setups.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 811.095.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3/8 in.
• Cutting Height: 3/4 in.
• Total Length: 2 in.
• Shank: 1/4 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Micrograin Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Series: Straight Bit Short Series

Approved Applications

• Straight cuts including dadoes, grooves, and rabbets
• Mortising
• Template routing
• Plywood joinery
• Production routing in solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, and composites