Product Description
CMT Two-Flute Slot Cutter - 1 1/2" Diameter, 5/16" Bore Compatible (8mm Bore) is a professional-grade carbide-tipped routing tool engineered for precise horizontal groove cutting in solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite panel materials. Designed to pair with the CMT 855.506F arbor, this right-hand rotation cutter delivers clean, repeatable slots for flooring inlays, biscuit joints, spline grooves, and T-slot or H-slot panel joinery. With a 5/32" cutting height and 2-tooth configuration, it runs smoothly through solid timber and engineered wood while maintaining a sharp cutting edge pass after pass - making it a dependable choice for both craftsmen and production environments.
Key Features
- Industrial-Quality Carbide-Tipped Cutting Edges (HW/HM Material) - hard carbide tips stay sharp through repeated passes in solid wood, engineered panels, and laminates, reducing downtime from frequent bit changes.
- Two-Flute (Z2) Design - dual cutting edges provide a balanced cut with smooth chip evacuation, resulting in cleaner slot walls and reduced tear-out on finished surfaces.
- 1 1/2" Cutting Diameter with 5/32" Cutting Height - the precise cutting height and diameter combination produces consistent, narrow grooves suited for inlay strips, biscuit slots, and spline channels without over-cutting.
- Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - compatible with standard handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines without the need for specialty tooling configurations.
- Compatible with CMT 855.506F Arbor - designed to mount directly onto the 855.506F slot cutter arbor, ensuring a secure, centered fit with an 8mm bore for vibration-free performance.
- Flooring and Inlay Application Optimization - purpose-built geometry runs easily and smoothly through solid and timber wood, maintaining edge sharpness even after several passes in demanding flooring work.
Why This Product
- The carbide-tipped, two-flute cutting design holds its edge through multiple passes in hardwood and engineered wood, making it well-suited for repetitive flooring inlay or panel joinery tasks where consistency matters.
- At 5/32" cutting height with a 1 1/2" diameter, this cutter produces a precise, narrow slot - ideal for applications where tight tolerances are required, such as spline groove routing or biscuit slot cutting in solid hardwood panels.
- The 8mm bore and dedicated compatibility with the CMT 855.506F arbor means the cutter seats securely and runs true, reducing chatter and improving cut quality compared to loosely fitted generic tooling.
- The right-hand rotation configuration makes this cutter compatible with the widest range of handheld routers, router tables, and CNC machines - no reverse-rotation spindle required.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 822.014.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 1 1/2"
- Bore Diameter: 8mm
- Cutting Height: 5/32"
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
- Blade Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)
- Compatible Arbor: CMT 855.506F
- Product Type: Two-Flute Slot Cutter
Approved Applications
- Flooring Inlay Cutting
- Biscuit Slot Cutting
- Spline Groove Routing
- T-Slot and H-Slot Cutting
- Panel Joinery
- Solid Hardwood and Timber Groove Cutting
Frequently Asked Questions
What arbor is this slot cutter designed to work with?
This cutter is designed specifically for use with the CMT 855.506F slot cutter arbor. The 8mm bore matches the arbor shaft diameter for a secure, centered mount that minimizes vibration during cutting.
What is the cutting height of this slot cutter?
The cutting height is 5/32". This narrow groove depth is well suited for applications such as biscuit slot cutting, spline groove routing, and flooring inlay work where a shallow, precise horizontal slot is required.
What materials can this cutter be used on?
The carbide-tipped (HW) cutting edges are designed to run through solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, and melamine. The two-flute geometry helps maintain edge sharpness even after several passes in demanding materials.
Is this slot cutter compatible with handheld routers and router tables?
Yes. The right-hand (RH) rotation direction makes this cutter compatible with standard handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines. It must be used with a compatible slot cutter arbor such as the CMT 855.506F - the cutter blade itself does not include a shank.
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