CMT Cove Bit with Bearing - 1-3/4" Diameter, 5/8" Radius, 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade router bit from CMT designed to cut smooth, concave cove profiles along wood edges. Whether you are shaping furniture components, cabinet door faces, or decorative drawer fronts, this cove bit delivers the refined, elegant rounded edge finish that separates polished woodworking from ordinary results. The integrated ball-bearing guide keeps every pass consistent and repeatable, making it equally well-suited for handheld router work and router table setups.

Key Features

• 1-3/4" Cutting Diameter with 5/8" Radius - produces a substantial, graceful concave cove profile that adds visual depth and elegance to furniture edges, door details, and decorative molding work.
• Ball-Bearing Guide - rides along the workpiece edge to maintain a consistent depth of cut on every pass, reducing the need for fences or setup tools and improving repeatability across long runs.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger shank diameter provides greater stability and reduced vibration compared to smaller shank sizes, resulting in smoother cuts and a finer finished surface.
• HW Carbide Cutting Material - hard carbide tips stay sharp through extended production runs on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite sheet goods.
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Configuration - dual cutting edges balance the bit during rotation, allowing faster feed rates while maintaining a clean, chip-free cove profile.
• Right-Hand Rotation - standard RH direction is compatible with virtually all handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines without any modification.
• 47/64" Cutting Height - provides enough depth of engagement to shape a full cove profile in a single pass or in controlled multiple passes on thicker stock.

Why This Product

• The 5/8" radius cove profile strikes a balance between subtle and bold - large enough to make a visual statement on furniture and cabinetry, yet refined enough for door edges and drawer fronts where proportion matters.
• The integrated bearing guide removes the guesswork from edge profiling - no fence alignment, no test cuts to dial in depth, just consistent contact and a uniform cove profile from start to finish.
• With a 1/2" shank and carbide cutting edges, this bit is built for repeated production use - handling solid hardwood, MDF, and composite panels without premature wear or vibration-related surface defects.
• Right-hand rotation and 1/2" shank compatibility mean this bit drops directly into standard router table setups and handheld routers, eliminating the need for adapters or specialized equipment.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 837.950.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Bit Type: Cove Bit with Bearing
• Diameter: 1-3/4"
• Radius: 5/8"
• Cutting Height: 47/64"
• Total Length: 2-41/64"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Cutting Material: HW Carbide

Approved Applications

• Cove edge profiles on furniture components
• Cabinet door edge detailing
• Drawer front decorative profiling
• Decorative molding and trim work
• Solid hardwood and softwood edge shaping
• Plywood, MDF, and composite panel edge profiling