CMT Cove Bit with Bearing - 2" Diameter, 7/8" Cutting Height, 3/4" Radius, 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade carbide-tipped router bit engineered by CMT for cutting smooth, concave cove profiles along wood edges. Whether you are shaping furniture edges, adding decorative detail to cabinet doors, or refining drawer fronts, this cove router bit delivers refined, elegant results on a wide range of wood and composite materials. The integrated ball-bearing guide ensures consistent, repeatable depth of cut pass after pass, making it equally well-suited for handheld router work and router table setups.

Key Features

• 2" Cutting Diameter with 7/8" Cutting Height - delivers a full, sweeping cove profile in a single pass, reducing the number of setups needed for furniture and door edge work.
• 3/4" Radius Cove Profile (measured at 47/64") - produces a smooth, rounded concave edge that adds a refined, elegant appearance to furniture pieces, cabinet doors, and drawer fronts.
• Carbide-Tipped Cutting Edges (HW Material) - hard-metal carbide tips stay sharper longer than high-speed steel, reducing the frequency of resharpening and maintaining clean cuts through hardwoods, softwoods, MDF, and composite materials.
• 2-Flute Design - two cutting edges balance the bit during rotation for smoother cuts and a finer surface finish, meaning less sanding time after routing.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger 1/2" shank provides greater rigidity and reduced vibration compared to 1/4" shank bits, resulting in improved cut accuracy and longer tool life.
• Integrated Ball-Bearing Guide - follows the workpiece edge automatically to maintain consistent profile depth without the need for a fence, making guided freehand routing more predictable and accurate.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with all standard right-hand router collets, ensuring straightforward installation and proper cutting direction.
• CMT Orange Shield Non-Stick Coating - reduces heat buildup, minimizes pitch and resin accumulation on the bit body, and protects against corrosion, extending the working life of the bit.
• SinterHIP Industrial Chrome Carbide - carbide processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing prevents material failure at the cutting edge, contributing to extended cutting life even in demanding applications.
• Tri-Metal Brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) - the three-layer brazing method securely bonds carbide tips to the bit body, reducing the risk of tip separation when cutting harder woods or composite panels.
• Anti-Kickback Design - controls the maximum depth of cut per pass, reducing kickback risk and improving operator safety during routing operations.
• 2-25/32" Total Length - compact overall length keeps the bit stable and minimizes runout, especially valuable when using the bit in a router table configuration.

Why This Product

• Versatile cove profiling for furniture and cabinetry - the 3/4" radius cove profile is a widely used decorative edge ideal for furniture edges, cabinet door frames, and drawer fronts, making this a practical addition to any woodworking shop's bit collection.
• Bearing-guided for consistent results - the integrated ball-bearing guide eliminates the need for a separate fence or jig when routing straight or curved edges, speeding up setup and improving repeatability across multiple workpieces.
• Built for long-term performance - the combination of SinterHIP carbide, tri-metal brazing, and the non-stick orange coating means this bit is engineered to resist premature wear, tip failure, and resin buildup - all common failure points for lower-quality cove bits.
• Works with a broad range of materials - the carbide-tipped cutting edges and 2-flute geometry make this bit effective on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite panels, giving woodworkers flexibility across a variety of project types.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 837.951.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 2"
• Cutting Height: 7/8"
• Total Length: 2-25/32"
• Radius: 47/64"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)

Approved Applications

• Cove edge profiles on furniture components
• Cabinet door edge detailing
• Drawer front decorative profiling
• Decorative rounded concave edges on wood panels
• Handheld router guided edge work
• Router table profiling operations