CMT Classical Ogee Bit with Bearing - 1-3/8" Diameter x 47/64" Cutting Height, 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade router bit engineered for creating elegant inverted ogee profiles with a distinctive vertical bead detail on wood edges. Built with hardmetal (tungsten carbide) cutting tips and a right-hand rotation design, this decorative edge bit is well suited for router table use, handheld routing, and CNC routing applications where traditional furniture-style profiles are required. The classical ogee shape - characterized by its concave edge positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the workpiece, separated by a refined vertical bead - delivers the kind of ornate detailing found in fine cabinetry, traditional furniture edges, and architectural millwork.

Key Features

• Inverted Ogee Profile with Vertical Bead Detail - the concave curve sits adjacent to the upper workpiece surface, and a vertical bead separates the curves, producing an attractive, layered decorative edge without the need for multiple different bits.
• Hardmetal (HW) Carbide Cutting Tips - industrial-grade tungsten carbide delivers long cutting life and clean, chip-free edges in solid hardwood, softwood, and wood composites, reducing the need for frequent bit replacement.
• 2-Flute Design - two cutting edges provide a balanced cut with better surface finish quality on each pass, helping reduce tear-out and sanding time after routing.
• Ball-Bearing Pilot Guide - the integrated bearing rides along the workpiece edge to maintain a consistent cutting depth and profile alignment, making it easier to achieve repeatable results freehand or on a router table.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger shank diameter provides a more stable connection in the router collet, reducing vibration and improving cut quality compared to smaller shank sizes.
• Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - compatible with all standard routers, ensuring straightforward setup without any special configuration.
• Multiple Passes Recommended - the classical ogee profile is a complex machining operation; taking incremental passes rather than a single full-depth cut results in cleaner edges and reduces stress on the bit and workpiece.

Why This Product

• Authentic Classical Profile in a Single Bit - the inverted ogee shape combined with the integrated vertical bead detail produces a multi-element decorative edge in one setup, saving time and simplifying workflow on traditional furniture and cabinetry projects.
• Bearing-Guided Precision - the ball-bearing pilot eliminates the need for a fence on simple edge profiling tasks, giving woodworkers more flexibility when working on curved or irregular workpiece edges.
• Professional Carbide Cutting Performance - hardmetal (HW) carbide tips are designed to stay sharp through extended use in hardwoods and composites, making this bit a practical choice for production routing as well as one-off custom work.
• 1/2" Shank Stability - a full 1/2" shank fits standard router tables and handheld routers alike, providing reduced chatter and improved control during the multi-pass technique recommended for this profile type.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 844.850.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Bit Type: Classical Ogee Bit with Bearing
• Diameter: 1-3/8"
• Cutting Height: 47/64"
• Total Length: 2-21/32"
• Radius: 1/4"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Cutting Material: HW (Hardmetal / Tungsten Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Bearing: Yes - ball-bearing pilot included

Approved Applications

• Classical and traditional decorative edge profiling
• Furniture edges and cabinet door frames
• Architectural millwork and trim details
• Solid hardwood and softwood edge routing
• Router table edge profiling
• Handheld router decorative edge work
• CNC routing of classical ogee profiles