The CMT Contractor Classical Ogee Bit is a 2-flute carbide-tipped router bit designed to produce a refined inverted ogee profile on the upper surface of your workpiece, with a horizontal bead along the bottom of the cut. Built for use with handheld routers and router tables, this 1/4" shank bit brings classic decorative edge detailing to solid hardwood, softwood, and wood-based panel materials. With a 1" cutting diameter and a 1/8" radius, it delivers the crisp, traditional ogee shape found on furniture edges, cabinet doors, and architectural millwork - all while running smooth and cool thanks to CMT's rust-resistant black coating.

Key Features

• Inverted Ogee Profile with Horizontal Bead - produces the classic concave-then-bead decorative edge with the concave section adjacent to the upper surface of the workpiece, giving traditional furniture and cabinetry a finished, professional look.
• 2 Sharp Cutting Edges (HW Carbide) - dual carbide-tipped flutes cut cleanly through natural wood and wood-based materials, reducing tear-out and delivering smooth, ready-to-finish edges with fewer passes.
• Rust-Resistant Black Coating - the anti-corrosion coating protects the bit body from pitch, resin, and moisture buildup, which helps maintain cutting efficiency and extends the working life of the bit between sharpenings.
• Smooth-Running Bearing Guide - the integrated ball-bearing pilot follows template edges consistently and reduces friction during template work, keeping cuts accurate and controlled on both solid wood and engineered panels.
• 1/4" Shank Compatibility - fits any 1/4" collet router, making this bit accessible for compact trim routers, standard handheld routers, and router table setups without requiring a separate collet adapter.
• Right-Hand Rotation - designed for standard right-hand router operation, compatible with virtually all consumer and professional routers without any special setup.

Why This Product

• The 1/8" radius ogee profile is a go-to choice for traditional furniture edges and cabinet face frames - small enough to apply to narrower stock while still delivering the full classical decorative shape that distinguishes handcrafted-looking millwork.
• The combination of a carbide (HW) cutting edge and a rust-resistant black coating means the bit stays sharper longer and resists the pitch and resin buildup that commonly degrades cutting performance on natural hardwoods and composites.
• The smooth-running bearing guide makes this bit well-suited for template routing and pattern work, not just freehand edge profiling - giving woodworkers more flexibility in how they use a single bit across multiple project types.
• With a compact 1/4" shank and a 2-9/64" total length, this bit is sized to work with a wide range of routers from trim routers to full-size table-mounted machines, reducing the need for multiple specialty bits to cover the same profile at different scales.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 84403
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1"
• Cutting Height: 1/2"
• Total Length: 2-9/64"
• Radius: 1/8"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Material: HW (Carbide-Tipped)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Profile Type: Classical Ogee

Approved Applications

• Classical ogee decorative edge profiles on furniture and cabinetry
• Traditional edge detailing on hardwood and softwood furniture components
• Template and pattern routing on natural wood and wood-based materials
• Architectural millwork and trim profiling
• Cabinet door and face frame edge finishing