CMT 822.013.11 Two-Flute Slot Cutter by CMT is a precision carbide-tipped routing cutter designed for creating clean, consistent horizontal grooves in solid wood, timber, plywood, and a wide range of engineered wood materials. With a 1-9/32 in. outer diameter and an 11/32 in. cutting height, this two-tooth slot cutter is engineered for flooring and inlay applications where smooth, repeatable slot profiles are essential. Used in conjunction with a compatible slot cutter arbor from the CMT 855 series, it delivers industrial-grade performance for woodworkers and production shops alike.

Key Features

• Carbide-Tipped (HW) Cutting Edges - hard metal carbide tips stay sharp through repeated passes in solid hardwood and timber, reducing downtime and replacement frequency on demanding routing tasks.
• Two-Flute (Z2) Configuration - dual cutting edges provide balanced cutting forces and smooth groove walls, making each pass cleaner and reducing tearout in both flooring and inlay work.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - matches the standard rotation direction of handheld routers, router tables, and CNC machines, ensuring safe and predictable tool engagement.
• 11/32 in. Cutting Height - sized for consistent slot depth in biscuit joinery, spline grooves, and T-slot or H-slot profiles across a variety of panel and solid wood applications.
• 1-9/32 in. Outer Diameter - compact diameter allows precise slot placement even in tighter workpiece configurations, with enough cutting arc for clean, complete groove formation.
• 8mm Bore Diameter - designed to mount directly onto a compatible CMT 855.506M arbor, ensuring secure, concentric cutter seating and vibration-free operation.
• Industrial Quality Construction - built to run easily and smoothly through solid and timber wood while cutting edges remain sharp even after several passes, supporting high-volume or repetitive production use.

Why This Product

• Designed specifically for flooring and inlay applications, this slot cutter handles the repetitive demands of cutting slots in solid hardwood and timber without rapid edge degradation - a practical advantage in production environments.
• The two-flute carbide-tipped design keeps groove walls smooth and consistent pass after pass, which is critical for tight-fitting biscuit slots, spline grooves, and panel joinery where fit and finish matter.
• Compatibility with the CMT 855.506M arbor means this cutter integrates directly into an existing CMT slotting setup, eliminating compatibility guesswork and allowing quick cutter swaps between profiles.
• The right-hand rotation and standard 8mm bore make this cutter a straightforward fit for handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines already in a shop's toolkit, with no special adapters required.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 822.013.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Outer Diameter: 1-9/32 in.
• Bore Diameter: 8mm
• Cutting Height: 11/32 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Blade Material: HW (Carbide-Tipped)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Compatible Arbor: 855.506M
• Product Type: Two-Flute Slot Cutter

Approved Applications

• Flooring groove cutting
• Wood inlay slot routing
• Biscuit slot cutting
• Spline groove routing
• T-slot and H-slot cutting
• Panel joinery
• Solid hardwood and timber slotting
• Plywood and engineered wood panel grooving