CMT Cove Bit with Bearing - 1 1/4" Diameter, 3/8" Radius, 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade router bit engineered for creating smooth, concave cove profiles on wood edges. Designed for use in handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, this CMT cove bit delivers the refined, rounded edge treatment that elevates furniture, cabinet doors, and drawer fronts from functional to elegant. The included ball-bearing guide ensures consistent cutting depth along the workpiece edge, making repeatable decorative profiles straightforward for both craftspeople and production shops.

Key Features

• 2-Flute Carbide-Tipped Cutting Head (HW Material Grade) - dual cutting edges in industrial-grade hard metal carbide deliver clean, smooth cove profiles with reduced tear-out, extending the interval between sharpenings on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, and sheet goods.
• 3/8" Concave Radius - produces a refined, elegantly rounded cove profile that adds a finished decorative touch to furniture edges, door details, and drawer fronts without requiring additional hand finishing.
• 1/2" Cutting Height - accommodates edge stock of meaningful depth in a single pass, reducing setup time and the need for multiple progressive cuts on typical furniture and cabinetry work.
• Ball-Bearing Guide - rides flush against the workpiece edge to control cutting depth automatically, keeping the cove profile consistent along curved or straight edges without relying solely on a fence.
• 1/2" Shank Diameter - the larger shank size compared to 1/4" alternatives provides greater rigidity, reduces vibration during the cut, and improves surface finish quality on the finished cove profile.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with all standard router configurations, ensuring straightforward installation and predictable feed direction for safe, controlled operation.
• 2 3/8" Total Length - a compact overall profile that maintains stability in the router collet while providing sufficient clearance for edge work on assembled furniture components.

Why This Product

• The 3/8" cove radius is a versatile, widely-used profile size suited to a broad range of furniture, cabinetry, and millwork edge treatments - making this a practical addition to a general woodworking router bit set.
• The ball-bearing guide eliminates the need to set up a fence for straight-edge work and allows the bit to follow curved edges naturally, expanding the range of workpieces it can profile accurately.
• The 1/2" shank paired with 2-flute hard metal carbide construction supports use on harder species and composite panel materials like MDF and melamine, not just softwoods - giving the bit broader utility across a shop's typical material range.
• Right-hand rotation and a standard 1/2" shank make this bit compatible with the vast majority of handheld routers and router table setups, requiring no special tooling or adapters to put into service.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 837.786.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/4"
• Cutting Height: 1/2"
• Total Length: 2 3/8"
• Radius: 3/8"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hard Metal Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Cove edge profiles on solid hardwood and softwood
• Furniture edge detailing and decorative surface work
• Cabinet door edge treatment and panel detail routing
• Drawer front decorative profiling
• Edge work on plywood, MDF, chipboard, melamine, and laminate panels
• Plastic edge profiling