The CMT 811.754.11 Straight Bit Short Series is a professional-grade 1" diameter routing bit designed for clean, precise straight cuts in plywood, solid hardwood, softwood, composites, and a wide range of other materials. Built for both handheld router use and industrial CNC routing applications, this two-flute carbide bit delivers the rigidity and cutting performance demanded by high-volume production environments. Its compact short-series form factor promotes reduced deflection during heavy passes, making it a reliable choice for dadoes, grooves, mortising, and template routing where accuracy matters most.

Key Features

• Micrograin Carbide Cutting Edges (HW Material) - hard, dense carbide stays sharp longer through demanding cuts in plywood, composites, and natural woods, reducing the frequency of bit changes during production runs.
• Fatigue-Proof Steel Body - the bit body is constructed from special fatigue-proof steel, meaning it resists flexing and stress fractures even under the heaviest continuous workloads.
• CMT Orange Non-Stick Coating (PTFE) - the trademark orange PTFE surface treatment repels resin, pitch, and other residue buildup, keeping the bit cleaner during use and helping to maintain cutting efficiency without constant cleaning.
• 2-Flute (Double Edged) Design - two cutting edges work together to produce smooth, consistent chip evacuation, resulting in cleaner cut surfaces with less tearout on wood and panel products.
• Short Series Form Factor - the compact overall length of 3" combined with a 1/2" shank provides exceptional stability and reduces vibration, improving cut quality and extending bit life during aggressive routing passes.
• Strict Quality Testing for Tolerance, Balance, and Concentricity - every bit is individually tested to tight standards, so you get repeatable precision cut after cut rather than dealing with runout or inconsistent performance.
• Right-Hand Rotation - standard RH rotation is compatible with the vast majority of routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, making this bit a drop-in fit for most setups without any adaptation.

Why This Product

• The 1" cutting diameter combined with a 1 1/4" cutting height makes this bit well suited for full-depth dadoes, wide grooves, and mortises in a single or double pass, reducing setup time in production cabinetry and joinery work.
• The PTFE non-stick orange coating actively resists pitch and resin adhesion, which is especially valuable when routing resinous softwoods, melamine, or adhesive-coated composites where residue buildup would otherwise slow you down.
• Micrograin carbide construction means this bit holds a sharp edge through high-cycle production runs across plywood, MDF, laminates, and hardwood - materials that quickly wear down lesser tooling.
• Each bit passes individual quality checks for cutting tolerance, balance, and concentricity, so it runs smoothly at router table and CNC speeds without the vibration that causes surface chatter or premature bearing wear.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 811.754.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1"
• Cutting Height: 1 1/4"
• Total Length: 3"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Micrograin Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Bit Series: Straight Bit Short Series

Approved Applications

• Straight Cuts - Dadoes, Grooves, and Rabbets
• Mortising
• Template Routing
• Plywood Joinery
• Industrial Scale Production Routing
• CNC Routing