Product Description
CMT Rabbeting Bit with Bearing - 1 1/4" Diameter, 1/2" Cutting Height, 3/8" Depth, 1/4" Shank is a precision carbide-tipped rabbeting router bit engineered for fast, accurate rabbet cuts along board edges. Designed by CMT for use in handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, this bit makes quick work of inset door and drawer front fitting, rabbet joinery, cabinet back panel grooves, and tongue and groove milling. The included bearing guide controls the cut width, letting woodworkers produce consistent, repeatable results across hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite materials.
Key Features
- 1 1/4" Cutting Diameter with Bearing Guide - delivers a precise, guided rabbet cut that stays consistent along the full edge of the workpiece, reducing the need for test passes and rework.
- 1/2" Cutting Height (Cutting Depth: 9.53mm) - provides enough engagement depth to mill clean rabbet joints in a single pass on typical cabinet and frame stock.
- 2-Flute Tungsten Carbide (HW) Cutting Edge - hard-wearing carbide material maintains a sharp edge longer than high-speed steel, extending the usable life of the bit through repeated use on hardwoods and composites.
- 1/4" Shank - compatible with a wide range of compact routers and standard router table collets, making this bit accessible to hobbyists and professionals alike.
- Right-Hand Rotation - matched to the standard rotation direction of virtually all handheld and table-mounted routers, so setup is straightforward and safe.
- 2 5/16" Total Length - compact overall profile keeps the bit stable at depth and reduces vibration, supporting cleaner cut surfaces.
Why This Product
- The bearing-guided design controls rabbet width automatically as you feed along the workpiece edge, eliminating the need for fences or repeated measuring setups - especially useful when milling cabinet back panel grooves or door stop rabbets.
- Tungsten carbide construction means this bit holds its edge through demanding cuts in hardwood, plywood, MDF, melamine, and plastic - materials that quickly dull lower-grade bits.
- The 1/4" shank makes this an ideal choice for compact and trim routers as well as full-size router tables, giving it broad compatibility across different shop setups without requiring a collet adapter.
- With a 2-flute design and 9.53mm cutting depth, this bit is built for efficiency - producing rabbet joints, tongue and groove profiles, and panel fits in fewer passes and with less hand cleanup.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 835.317.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 1 1/4"
- Cutting Height: 1/2"
- Cutting Depth: 9.53mm
- Total Length: 2 5/16"
- Shank: 1/4"
- Number of Flutes: 2
- Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
- Bearing Guide: Included
Approved Applications
- Cutting Rabbets and Rebates Along Board Edges
- Inset Door and Drawer Front Fitting
- Rabbet and Butt Joinery
- Tongue and Groove Joint Milling
- Cabinet Back Panel Grooves
- Door Frame and Door Stop Rabbets
- Frame and Panel Work
- Panel Joinery in Solid Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, MDF, Chipboard, Laminates, Melamine, and Plastic
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of router is this bit compatible with?
This rabbeting bit has a 1/4" shank and right-hand rotation, making it compatible with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines that accept a 1/4" collet. Always confirm your router's collet size before use.
What does the bearing on this rabbeting bit do?
The bearing rides along the face of the workpiece and controls the width of the rabbet cut. This eliminates the need to set up a separate fence for most edge-rabbeting operations and helps produce consistent, repeatable results pass after pass.
What materials can this bit cut?
The 2-flute tungsten carbide (HW) cutting edges are suited for use in solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic. Carbide construction maintains cutting performance across both natural wood and engineered sheet goods.
What is the cutting depth and overall size of this bit?
This bit has a cutting height of 1/2", a cutting depth of 9.53mm, a 1 1/4" diameter, and a total length of 2 5/16". These dimensions make it well-suited for standard rabbet joinery and cabinet work where consistent depth and edge control are required.
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