CMT Beading Bit with Bearing - 2" Diameter, 1" Cutting Height, 3/4" Radius, 1/2" Shank by CMT is a professional-grade router bit designed to mill elegant bead profiles along wood edges. Similar in form to a roundover bit, this beading bit uses a smaller bearing to produce a delicate inset at the base of the cut - giving woodworkers an extra decorative detail that sets furniture, cabinet doors, and millwork apart. With a 2" cutting diameter and a generous 3/4" radius, this bit delivers a bold, refined bead profile in a single pass, making it a reliable choice for edge decoration on solid hardwood, softwood, sheet goods, and composite panels.

Key Features

• Beading Profile with Smaller Bearing - the reduced bearing size creates a delicate inset at the base of the cut, adding a distinctive decorative detail that a standard roundover bit cannot produce, expanding your decorative options on furniture and cabinetry.
• 3/4" Radius - produces a substantial, visually prominent bead profile suited to thicker stock and bold decorative applications such as table edges, cabinet face frames, and architectural millwork.
• 2" Cutting Diameter x 1" Cutting Height - wide cutting envelope allows full bead profiles to be formed in a single router pass, saving setup time and reducing the need for multiple passes.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger shank diameter provides greater rigidity and reduced vibration compared to smaller shank bits, resulting in smoother cuts and improved surface quality.
• HW Carbide Material - hardmetal (tungsten carbide) cutting edges retain sharpness through extended use across a variety of wood species and engineered materials, reducing the frequency of sharpening or replacement.
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Design - dual cutting edges balance the load during each revolution, promoting cleaner chip evacuation and a more consistent finished surface.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with all standard right-hand routers, whether used freehand or in a router table setup, ensuring straightforward installation and operation.
• Ball-Bearing Guide - the integrated bearing rides along the workpiece edge to maintain a consistent cutting depth automatically, eliminating the need for a fence when edge profiling and reducing setup complexity.
• 2-13/16" Total Length - compact overall length keeps the bit stable in the collet and compatible with a wide range of routers and router table configurations.

Why This Product

• More decorative versatility than a standard roundover bit - the smaller bearing produces an inset bead detail at the base of the profile that a roundover bit cannot replicate, giving you an additional decorative option without purchasing an entirely different profile category.
• Bearing-guided edge work without a fence - the integrated ball bearing follows the workpiece edge automatically, making freehand router work faster and more consistent, especially on curved or irregular edges where a fence is impractical.
• Suited to a broad range of materials - the HW carbide cutting edges maintain performance across solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite panels, making this a versatile bit for general woodworking and cabinet shop environments.
• 1/2" shank for router table and handheld use - the 1/2" shank is the preferred choice for router table work and heavy-duty handheld routing because it minimizes deflection and vibration, especially important when profiling the larger 3/4" radius this bit produces.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 839.990.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 2"
• Cutting Height: 1"
• Total Length: 2-13/16"
• Radius: 3/4"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Cutting Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Creating decorative bead profiles on wood edges
• Furniture edge detailing and face frame profiling
• Cabinet door and drawer front decoration
• Architectural millwork and interior trim details
• Edge work on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite panels