CMT Cove Bit with Bearing - 1 1/4" Diameter, 3/8" Radius, 1/4" Shank is a precision router bit from CMT designed to cut smooth, concave cove profiles along wood edges. Whether you are shaping furniture components, cabinet door edges, or decorative drawer fronts, this cove bit delivers a refined, elegant rounded edge profile that elevates the finished appearance of any woodworking project. The included bearing guide rides along the workpiece edge to maintain a consistent depth of cut, making it equally well-suited for use in a handheld router or a router table setup.

Key Features

• 3/8" Radius Cove Profile - produces a smooth, concave edge that adds an elegant decorative detail to furniture, cabinet doors, and drawer fronts without the need for additional sanding or shaping steps.
• Ball-Bearing Guide - the integrated bearing rolls along the workpiece edge to maintain a consistent cutting depth on every pass, reducing the risk of over-cut and improving repeatability across multiple pieces.
• 1 1/4" Cutting Diameter - generous cutting diameter allows the bit to shape a full, well-defined cove profile in a single pass, saving time and reducing the number of passes needed on thicker stock.
• 1/2" Cutting Height - provides sufficient depth of cut to fully form the cove profile on typical edge-profile applications including solid hardwood furniture and cabinet components.
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Carbide Cutting Head - dual carbide flutes (material code HW) deliver a cleaner shear cut with a smooth finish on hardwoods, softwoods, and sheet goods, reducing tear-out and the need for post-routing cleanup.
• 1/4" Shank Diameter - fits a wide range of compact routers, trim routers, and laminate trimmers that accept 1/4" collets, maximizing compatibility with commonly available tools.
• Right-Hand Rotation - standard RH rotation is compatible with all conventional routers, so no special setup or tooling is required.
• 2 1/8" Total Length - compact overall length keeps the bit stable and balanced during operation, reducing vibration and contributing to a cleaner cut surface.

Why This Product

• The 3/8" radius cove profile is a versatile decorative edge that works across a wide range of furniture and cabinetry applications - from simple shelf edges to detailed cabinet door profiles - making this a practical addition to any woodworking router bit set.
• The 1/4" shank size means this bit is compatible with compact and trim routers that are commonly used for edge-profile work, giving woodworkers flexibility to use it freehand or mounted in a router table.
• The integrated ball-bearing guide eliminates the need for a separate fence or guide attachment for most straight-edge applications, speeding up setup time and improving consistency when routing multiple workpieces.
• With a 2-flute hardwood-grade carbide cutting head, this bit is capable of producing a clean, finished cove edge on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, and other common sheet materials without switching bits or tools mid-project.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 837.286.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/4"
• Cutting Height: 1/2"
• Total Length: 2 1/8"
• Radius: 3/8"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Cove edge profiles on furniture components
• Cabinet door edge detailing
• Drawer front decorative profiles
• Rounded edge finishing on solid hardwood and softwood
• Decorative edge work on plywood and sheet goods