CMT Beading Bit with Bearing - 1 3/4" Diameter, 7/8" Cutting Height, 5/8" Radius, 1/2" Shank is a precision router bit from CMT designed to cut a classic bead profile along wood edges. Similar in form to a roundover bit, the beading bit uses a smaller bearing that creates a delicate inset at the base of the cut - giving woodworkers an extra decorative detail that sets finished edges apart. With a 5/8" radius and 1 3/4" overall cutting diameter, this bit is well suited for edge profiling on furniture panels, cabinet doors, trim work, and a wide range of decorative woodworking applications.

Key Features

• Beading Profile with Bearing Guide - the smaller bearing relative to the cutter diameter produces a distinct inset at the base of the roundover, adding a refined decorative detail that a standard roundover bit cannot achieve
• 5/8" Radius Cut - delivers a generously curved bead profile ideal for furniture edges, cabinet face frames, and decorative trim, providing visual depth and a professional finished appearance
• 1/2" Shank - the larger 1/2" shank diameter provides greater rigidity and reduced vibration compared to smaller shanks, resulting in smoother cuts and improved surface quality
• Tungsten Carbide Cutting Edges (HW Material) - hard carbide tips maintain sharpness through extended use on hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials, reducing the need for frequent resharpening
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Design - dual cutting edges balance feed rate and cut quality, helping produce clean, consistent bead profiles in a single pass
• Right-Hand Rotation - standard RH rotation is compatible with the vast majority of handheld routers and router tables, making this bit straightforward to use with common workshop equipment
• 2 11/16" Total Length - compact overall length keeps the bit stable in the collet and reduces deflection during cuts

Why This Product

• The smaller bearing relative to the cutter body is what distinguishes a beading bit from a plain roundover - if you want that signature inset detail at the base of the curve for furniture, cabinetry, or decorative trim, this is the specific bit geometry that produces it
• The 5/8" radius is large enough to create a bold, visible bead profile on thicker stock such as solid hardwood furniture components, while the bearing guide keeps depth of cut consistent along the entire edge without the need for a fence setup
• The 1/2" shank is compatible with both handheld routers and router tables, giving you flexibility to use this bit in whichever setup best suits the workpiece - freehand along a board edge or guided through a table-mounted router
• With 2 carbide cutting edges and hard carbide material, this bit handles repeated use across hardwood, softwood, plywood, and MDF without rapid dulling, making it a practical long-term addition to a production or hobby woodworking shop

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 839.945.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 3/4"
• Cutting Height: 7/8"
• Total Length: 2 11/16"
• Radius: 5/8"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Creating decorative bead profiles on wood edges
• Furniture edge detailing and face frame profiling
• Cabinet door and panel edge work
• Decorative trim and molding production
• Use in handheld routers and router tables