The CMT 836.950.11 Chamfer Bit with Bearing is a professional-grade carbide-tipped router bit designed to cut clean, accurate 45 deg. bevels and chamfers on wood edges and surfaces. Built for use in handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, this bit handles everything from decorative edge profiling and furniture detailing to larger-scale work on beams and columns. The integrated ball-bearing guide ensures consistent angle and depth pass after pass, making it a reliable choice for woodworkers who demand repeatable results on multi-sided containers, boxes, cabinetry, and other precision projects.

Key Features

• 45 deg. chamfer angle with ball-bearing guide - delivers a precise, repeatable bevel on every pass, eliminating guesswork when chamfering edges or building perfectly aligned multi-sided assemblies.
• 2-9/16 in. cutting diameter - a larger cutting diameter allows the bit to handle wide boards, beams, and columns in addition to standard edge work, expanding its usefulness beyond typical small-scale trimming tasks.
• 1 in. cutting height - provides substantial depth of cut for tackling thicker stock in a single pass, reducing the need for multiple setups.
• Hardmetal (HW) carbide construction - tungsten carbide cutting edges stay sharp through extended production runs in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite materials, reducing downtime for bit changes.
• 2-flute design with right-hand rotation - the two-wing geometry balances cutting load for smooth chip evacuation and a clean bevel surface, compatible with standard right-hand router collets.
• 1/2 in. shank - the full 1/2 in. shank provides maximum rigidity in the router collet, minimizing vibration and chatter for cleaner cuts compared to smaller-shank alternatives.
• CMT Orange Shield non-stick coating - reduces pitch and resin buildup on the bit body, lowers operating temperature, and protects against corrosion, extending the working life of the tool.
• SinterHIP industrial chrome carbide - carbide tips processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing resist material failure under demanding cutting conditions, extending cutting life in both solid wood and composite materials.
• Tri-metal brazing (silver-copper-silver) - a three-layer brazing process secures carbide tips more reliably when cutting harder wood or composites, reducing the risk of tip separation during use.
• Anti-kickback design - limits depth of cut per pass and reduces kickback risk, improving both operator safety and cut accuracy during freehand and table-mounted routing.

Why This Product

• Versatile from fine detail work to large-scale projects - the 2-9/16 in. cutting diameter and 1 in. cutting height make this bit equally capable on small decorative boxes and large architectural elements like beams and columns, replacing the need for multiple bits at different scales.
• Consistent bevel alignment for joinery and assembly - the ball-bearing guide holds the 45 deg. angle precisely against the workpiece edge, which is essential when building multi-sided containers or segment-joined projects where alignment errors accumulate across pieces.
• Longer service life through advanced carbide processing - SinterHIP carbide and tri-metal brazing together mean the cutting edges resist both wear and tip separation over an extended number of passes, lowering the cost per linear foot of chamfer cut.
• Reduced maintenance between cuts - the CMT Orange Shield coating actively repels pitch and resin, keeping the bit cleaner during production runs in resinous woods and composites and reducing the frequency of cleaning stops.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 836.950.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Bit Type: Chamfer Bit with Bearing
• Angle: 45 deg.
• Diameter: 2-9/16 in.
• Cutting Height: 1 in.
• Total Length: 3-1/64 in.
• Shank: 1/2 in.
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Chamfering and beveling wood edges at 45 deg.
• Decorative edge profiling on furniture and cabinetry
• Building multi-sided containers, boxes, and segment-jointed assemblies
• Large-scale chamfering on beams and columns
• Easing sharp corners on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, and MDF
• Handheld router, router table, and CNC routing machine operations