CMT Cove Bit with Bearing - 1 1/2" Diameter, 1/2" Radius, 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade carbide-tipped router bit engineered to cut smooth, concave cove profiles on wood edges. Whether you are shaping cabinet doors, drawer fronts, or decorative furniture edges, this cove bit delivers the refined, rounded contours that elevate woodworking projects from functional to elegant. Built with a 2-flute design and a ball-bearing guide for repeatable edge profiles, it is a reliable choice for both handheld router and router table use.

Key Features

• 1/2" Radius Cove Profile - produces a precise, smooth concave curve that adds a refined, elegant finish to furniture edges, door frames, and drawer fronts without the need for sanding to shape.
• 1 1/2" Cutting Diameter with 5/8" Cutting Height - delivers a full, generous cove profile in a single pass, reducing setup time and the need for multiple passes on edge work.
• HW (Carbide) Cutting Material - hardened carbide tips retain a sharp edge longer than high-speed steel, meaning fewer bit changes and consistently clean cuts across solid hardwoods and composite materials.
• 2-Flute Design - dual cutting edges improve cut quality and surface smoothness, making finishing work faster and reducing tear-out on wood grain.
• Ball-Bearing Guide - rides along the workpiece edge to maintain a consistent depth of cut throughout the pass, resulting in uniform profiles even on curved or irregular stock.
• 1/2" Shank Diameter - the larger shank diameter provides greater rigidity and reduced vibration compared to smaller shanks, resulting in improved cut accuracy and a smoother finished surface.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with standard router configurations for straightforward setup with no special tooling or adapters required.
• 2-17/32" Total Length - compact overall length keeps the bit well-supported in the collet while still providing full access to the cutting profile at the workpiece edge.

Why This Product

• The 1/2" radius cove geometry is one of the most versatile decorative profiles in furniture and cabinetry work - this bit handles that profile cleanly in a single setup, whether you are routing a furniture rail, a cabinet door edge, or a drawer front detail.
• The carbide (HW) cutting material holds its edge through extended use on hardwoods, softwoods, and composite sheet goods, making this bit a practical long-term investment for shops that route edge profiles regularly.
• The ball-bearing guide eliminates the need for fences or depth-stop jigs on straight-edge stock, speeding up workflow and reducing setup complexity for repetitive edge profiling tasks.
• The 1/2" shank diameter is compatible with full-size handheld routers and router tables, giving woodworkers the flexibility to use this bit in the configuration that best fits their project setup.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 837.850.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/2"
• Cutting Height: 5/8"
• Total Length: 2-17/32"
• Radius: 1/2"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Cove edge profiles on furniture rails, legs, and tops
• Cabinet door and drawer front decorative edge details
• Rounded concave profiles on solid hardwood and softwood
• Decorative edge work on plywood, MDF, and composite panels