CMT Solid Carbide Dovetail Bit - 3/8 in. Diameter, 14 deg. Angle, 1/4 in. Shank is a precision-engineered routing bit built for crafting the classic trapezoidal dovetail profile used in fine woodworking joinery. With a solid carbide (HWM) construction and a 14 deg. cutting angle, this bit delivers clean, repeatable cuts for dovetail joints, sliding dovetails, drawer construction, and box making across a wide range of wood species and wood-based sheet materials. Whether you are working with a handheld router and a dovetail jig or running a router table setup, this 2-piece flute design provides the control and edge retention needed for professional-quality results.

Key Features

• Solid Carbide (HWM) Construction - the entire bit is made from solid carbide rather than tipped steel, giving you superior hardness and edge retention through long production runs and repeated dovetail cuts in hardwood and softwood alike.
• 14 deg. Dovetail Angle - produces the classic trapezoidal dovetail profile at a precise 14 deg. angle, ensuring tight-fitting joints with strong mechanical interlock and minimal gap.
• 3/8 in. Cutting Diameter with 3/8 in. Cutting Height - the balanced ratio of diameter to cutting height supports full-depth dovetail profiles in a single final pass, reducing the need for multiple tool changes.
• 1/4 in. Shank - fits a wide range of standard routers and router tables equipped with a 1/4 in. collet, making this bit accessible for both compact trim routers and full-size router setups.
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Design - dual cutting edges distribute load evenly across the bit, promoting smoother chip evacuation, reduced heat buildup, and a cleaner finished surface on your dovetail joint.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - standard right-hand rotation is compatible with virtually all handheld routers and router table setups, ensuring safe and predictable cutting direction without special configuration.
• 2-3/8 in. Total Length - provides adequate clearance above the workpiece surface when used with dovetail jigs and router bases, helping you maintain consistent plunge depth and bit stability.

Why This Product

• Built for precision joinery work - the solid carbide construction and precise 14 deg. angle make this bit a reliable choice for woodworkers who need repeatable, tight-fitting dovetail joints in furniture, drawer boxes, and cabinet construction.
• Compatible with dovetail jig routing - the 1/4 in. shank fits the compact routers most commonly paired with handheld dovetail jigs, letting you work with your existing setup without adapters or collet changes.
• Versatile router table application - when mounted in a router table with a fence, this bit can also produce sliding dovetail joints and difficult chamfer angles, expanding its usefulness well beyond a single joinery technique.
• Two-pass routing compatibility - CMT recommends running a straight bit for the first pass before finishing with the dovetail bit, a workflow this bit is sized and designed to support for reduced stress on the cutting edges and a smoother final result.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 818.098.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3/8 in.
• Angle: 14 deg.
• Cutting Height: 3/8 in.
• Total Length: 2-3/8 in.
• Shank: 1/4 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Material: Solid Carbide (HWM)
• Bit Type: Dovetail

Approved Applications

• Dovetail joints in solid hardwood and softwood
• Sliding dovetails for shelving and cabinet construction
• Drawer box construction
• Box making and decorative joinery
• Chamfer angle routing on a router table with a fence
• Template-guided dovetail routing with a dovetail jig