CMT Contractor Cove Bit - 1 1/2" Diameter, 5/8" Cutting Height, 1/2" Radius, 1/4" Shank is a professional-grade router bit engineered to cut smooth, concave cove profiles along wood edges and faces. Designed for cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and finish carpenters, this CMT cove bit pairs beautifully with a roundover bit to create refined decorative elements on doors, drawer fronts, and furniture components. With two carbide-tipped cutting edges, a right-hand rotation design, and a bottom bearing included, this bit delivers consistent, clean edge profiles in a wide range of woodworking applications.

Key Features

• Two carbide-tipped cutting edges (HW material) - hard tungsten carbide tips stay sharper longer than high-speed steel, reducing the need for frequent resharpening and maintaining edge quality pass after pass.
• Anti-kickback design - limits the depth of cut on each pass, reducing the risk of dangerous kickback and giving you greater control and accuracy, especially when routing freehand.
• Heat-treated shank and body - the hardening process applied to the shank and body improves structural durability and helps the bit resist deflection under load, extending the life of the tool.
• Bottom bearing included - the pilot bearing rides along the workpiece edge to maintain a consistent cove depth without the need for a fence, making it easy to achieve repeatable, uniform results on curved or straight edges.
• 1/4" shank diameter - fits a broad range of compact routers, trim routers, and router tables equipped with a 1/4" collet, making this bit accessible for hobbyist and professional setups alike.
• 1/2" radius cove profile - produces a classically proportioned concave curve well suited to furniture edge work, cabinet door details, and decorative molding profiles.
• Right-hand (RH) rotation - matches the standard direction of rotation on the vast majority of handheld and table-mounted routers, ensuring safe and proper engagement with the workpiece.

Why This Product

• Versatile cove profiling for furniture and cabinetry - the 1/2" radius and 5/8" cutting height make this bit a natural fit for edge detailing on cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and tabletops where a smooth, elegant concave profile is the goal.
• Pairs with a roundover bit for decorative edge combinations - used together with a roundover bit, this cove bit expands your design options, letting you create compound decorative profiles that elevate the finished look of furniture and millwork projects.
• Anti-kickback geometry improves safety without sacrificing control - for woodworkers who route freehand or at the router table, the built-in anti-kickback design limits each bite into the material, reducing hazard and supporting a more controlled, accurate cut.
• Carbide construction supports use across a range of wood materials - the two hardened carbide-tipped cutting edges handle solid hardwood demands where softer tool materials would dull prematurely, keeping cuts smooth and burn-free through demanding sessions.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: CMT-83705
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/2"
• Cutting Height: 5/8"
• Total Length: 2-7/16"
• Radius: 1/2"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Carbide-Tipped)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Product Type: Cove Bit

Approved Applications

• Cove edge profiles on solid hardwood, softwood, and sheet goods
• Cabinet door and drawer front decorative edge detailing
• Furniture edge work and molding profiles
• Pairing with a roundover bit to create compound decorative elements

What's Included

• 1x CMT Contractor Cove Bit (MPN: CMT-83705)
• 1x Bottom bearing