CMT 823.001.11 Slot Cutter Set by CMT is a 7-piece router bit set engineered for cutting precise slots, grooves, and rabbets in a wide range of wood and composite materials. With a 1/2 in. shank and a 1-7/8 in. cutter diameter, this versatile set delivers clean, consistent results whether you are working with solid hardwood, plywood, MDF, or panel materials. The set includes seven slot cutters in graduated thicknesses - ideal for biscuit joinery, spline grooves, panel connectors, and T-slot routing applications using a handheld router, router table, or CNC routing machine.

Key Features

• 7-Piece Graduated Slot Cutter Set - includes cutters in 1/16 in., 5/64 in., 3/32 in., 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 in., and 1/4 in. thicknesses, giving you the flexibility to match the exact slot width required for biscuits, splines, or panel connectors without swapping between separate sets.
• 1/2 in. Shank Diameter - provides maximum rigidity and reduced vibration during cutting, resulting in smoother groove walls and more accurate, repeatable slot depth on router tables and handheld routers alike.
• 1-7/8 in. Cutter Diameter - delivers an efficient cutting arc that keeps heat buildup low and allows smooth entry into the workpiece, reducing tearout on finished surfaces.
• 3-Tooth (Z=3) Carbide-Tipped Design (HW) - hard metal carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge through extended use in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic, reducing the frequency of resharpening.
• Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - compatible with all standard right-hand router spindles, ensuring safe, correct engagement with conventional handheld routers and router table setups.
• CMT Orange Shield Non-Stick Coating - prevents pitch and resin buildup on cutter surfaces, reduces heat accumulation during grooves and slot routing passes, protects against corrosion, and extends overall tool life.
• SinterHIP Industrial Chrome Carbide - carbide processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing prevents material failure at the cutting edge, extending cutting life in demanding applications including composites and dense hardwoods.
• Tri-Metal Brazing - silver-copper-silver brazing at the carbide tip junction protects against tip separation when routing harder wood species or composite panel materials, contributing to consistent long-term performance.
• Bearing-Guided Slot Cutters - the bearing guide ensures precise, consistent depth control along the workpiece edge without the need for additional fences or guides in many common slotting operations.

Why This Product

• One set covers the most common slot widths - the 7 graduated cutters ranging from 1/16 in. to 1/4 in. eliminate the need to purchase individual slot cutters for biscuit joinery, spline groove routing, and panel connector installation, saving time and cost on cabinetry and woodworking projects.
• Built for demanding materials - the HW carbide-tipped, 3-tooth configuration paired with SinterHIP processing means these cutters hold an edge through hardwood, MDF, melamine, laminates, and plastics - materials that wear down lesser tooling quickly.
• Bearing guide eliminates guesswork - the integrated bearing guide keeps each cutter tracking precisely along the workpiece edge, producing consistent, repeatable slot positions for cleaner panel joinery and Striplox connector installation without complex fence setups.
• Compatible with a wide range of machines - the 1/2 in. shank fits handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, making this set a practical choice for both shop and job-site use across multiple setups.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 823.001.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1-7/8 in.
• Shank: 1/2 in.
• Number of Teeth: 3
• Blade Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Pieces Included: 7
• Product Type: Slot Cutter Set with Chucks

Approved Applications

• T-Slot Cutting
• Spline Groove Routing
• Panel Joinery
• Biscuit Slot Cutting
• Striplox Connector Installation
• Rabbet Routing
• Groove Cutting in Solid Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, MDF, Chipboard, Laminates, Melamine, and Plastic

What's Included

• Slot Cutter 1/16 in.
• Slot Cutter 5/64 in.
• Slot Cutter 3/32 in.
• Slot Cutter 1/8 in.
• Slot Cutter 5/32 in.
• Slot Cutter 3/16 in.
• Slot Cutter 1/4 in.