CMT Solid Carbide Dovetail Bit - 1/4 in. Diameter, 8 deg. Angle, 1/4 in. Shank is a precision-ground routing bit engineered for creating the classic dovetail joint profile prized by furniture makers, cabinet builders, and woodworking enthusiasts alike. Built from solid carbide (HWM grade) with a 2-tooth right-hand cutting geometry, this bit delivers clean, repeatable cuts in hardwood, softwood, and sheet goods. Designed for compatibility with the Incra dovetail jig system, it brings professional-grade accuracy to both hand-guided dovetail routing and guided jig operations.

Key Features

• Solid Carbide Construction (HWM Grade) - provides exceptional hardness and wear resistance, meaning the cutting edge stays sharp longer even through dense hardwoods, reducing downtime for bit changes and keeping joinery crisp over extended use.
• 8 deg. Dovetail Angle - produces the precise trapezoidal profile required for tight-fitting dovetail joints, ensuring mechanical lock strength in drawer boxes, box corners, and sliding dovetail connections.
• 1/4 in. Diameter Cutting Profile - sized for fine, narrow dovetail work where detail and proportionality matter, making it ideal for small box making and delicate furniture joinery.
• 1/4 in. Cutting Height - matches the bit diameter for balanced proportions, allowing accurate single-pass cuts in typical dovetail joinery stock thicknesses.
• 2-Flute Right-Hand Rotation - dual cutting edges distribute cutting load evenly, producing smoother surfaces with reduced chatter and tear-out on both face grain and end grain cuts.
• 2 in. Total Length - provides adequate reach for standard dovetail jig setups while maintaining rigidity and minimizing deflection during the cut.
• Incra System Compatible - designed to work with Incra dovetail jig fixtures, giving woodworkers a reliable, repeatable setup for consistent joint geometry across production runs or hobby projects.
• 1/4 in. Shank - fits standard 1/4 in. collets found on compact routers, trim routers, and router tables, making this bit accessible to a wide range of machines.

Why This Product

• The solid carbide body (rather than carbide-tipped steel) gives this bit a uniformly hard cutting structure throughout - meaning it resists the micro-chipping that can degrade joint quality in hardwood and dense materials over time.
• The 8 deg. angle is a widely recognized standard for dovetail joinery, making this bit a practical match for most common dovetail jig templates and Incra system fixtures without requiring custom setup adjustments.
• At 1/4 in. diameter with a matching 1/4 in. cutting height, this bit is proportioned for refined, detail-oriented work in small boxes, drawers, and decorative woodworking - applications where larger bits would remove too much material.
• The 2-tooth geometry paired with solid carbide construction means cleaner exit cuts on cross-grain dovetail passes, reducing the need for hand-fitting or sanding after routing.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 818.065.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Bit Type: Solid Carbide Dovetail Bit
• Angle: 8 deg.
• Diameter: 1/4 in.
• Cutting Height: 1/4 in.
• Total Length: 2 in.
• Shank: 1/4 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: Solid Carbide (HWM)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Dovetail joints in solid hardwood and softwood
• Sliding dovetail connections
• Drawer box construction
• Small box and chest making
• Incra jig system dovetail routing
• Guided dovetail jig operations
• Router table and handheld router use