CMT Classical Ogee Bit with Bearing - 1 1/8" Diameter, 1/2" Cutting Height, 5/32" Radius, 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade router bit from CMT designed to produce the traditional inverted ogee edge profile on wood and composite materials. The classical ogee shape - featuring a concave curve adjacent to the upper surface of the workpiece, separated by a vertical bead for added decorative detail - is a hallmark of traditional furniture, cabinetry, and millwork. This carbide-tipped, right-hand rotation bit accepts a standard 1/2" shank and is well suited for use in handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines where clean, repeatable decorative edges are required.

Key Features

• Classical Inverted Ogee Profile - the concave edge is positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the workpiece, producing the authentic classical ogee shape prized in traditional furniture and millwork applications.
• Vertical Bead Detail - a vertical bead separates the curves of the profile, adding an attractive decorative element that elevates the finished appearance of edges and faces.
• Ball-Bearing Pilot Guide - the integrated bearing rides along the workpiece edge to control the depth of cut consistently and accurately, reducing the risk of tearout and uneven profiles.
• HW (Hardwood Carbide) Cutting Material - industrial-grade carbide tips deliver extended cutting life across hardwoods, softwoods, and composite materials, reducing the frequency of bit changes.
• 2-Flute Design - dual cutting edges improve surface quality and balance the cutting forces, resulting in smoother finished profiles with less vibration.
• Right-Hand Rotation - matches the standard rotation direction of conventional routers and router tables, ensuring correct chip ejection and optimal cutting performance.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger 1/2" shank diameter provides greater stability and reduced vibration compared to smaller shank sizes, improving accuracy on decorative profiles.

Why This Product

• Authentic Classical Detail for Traditional Woodworking - the inverted ogee profile with a separating vertical bead reproduces a historically recognized decorative edge that is difficult to achieve with generic roundover or cove bits, making it the right choice for period-accurate furniture and cabinetry.
• Multiple-Pass Machining Recommended - because this style of profile involves complex curve geometry, taking multiple lighter passes rather than a single full-depth pass produces cleaner results and reduces stress on the bit and workpiece - a technique CMT specifically recommends for this profile type.
• Bearing Guide Eliminates the Need for Fences on Curved Stock - the ball-bearing pilot follows the natural edge of the workpiece, making it practical to rout curved as well as straight edges without repositioning a fence.
• Compact Overall Length for Control - at 2 7/16" total length, the bit keeps a low center of gravity in the router collet, contributing to stability and control during decorative edge profiling passes.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 844.787.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/8"
• Cutting Height: 1/2"
• Total Length: 2 7/16"
• Radius: 5/32"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth (Flutes): 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Cutting Material: HW (Carbide)
• Bit Type: Classical Ogee with Bearing

Approved Applications

• Classical ogee decorative edge profiles on solid wood furniture and cabinetry
• Traditional furniture edges and period-style millwork
• Decorative face frame and rail edge profiling
• Edge routing on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic panels
• Use with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines