CMT Classical Ogee Bit with Bearing - 1 1/8" Diameter, 1/2" Cutting Height, 5/32" Radius, 1/4" Shank by CMT is a professional-grade router bit designed to cut elegant classical ogee edge profiles on wood and wood-composite materials. The classical ogee shape - a graceful S-curve paired with a horizontal bead detail along the bottom of the profile - has been a hallmark of traditional furniture and architectural millwork for centuries. This 2-flute, right-hand rotation bit is equally at home in a handheld router, a router table setup, or a CNC routing application, giving woodworkers a versatile tool for decorative edge work on cabinet doors, tabletops, mantels, and frame-and-panel assemblies.

Key Features

• Classical Ogee Profile with Horizontal Bead Detail - the bottom bead adds a refined decorative accent to the traditional ogee curve, producing a more layered, furniture-grade edge without requiring a second pass with a separate bit.
• Ball-Bearing Pilot Guide - the integrated bearing rides along the workpiece edge to maintain a consistent cutting depth and a smooth, even profile, reducing the need for fence setups on freehand routing operations.
• 1 1/8" Cutting Diameter with 1/2" Cutting Height - the generous cutting envelope handles standard stock thicknesses common in furniture and cabinetry work, producing a full classical ogee profile in a single tool.
• 5/32" Radius - the precise radius geometry delivers the characteristic gentle curve of the classical ogee, matching the proportions expected in traditional and period-style woodworking applications.
• 1/4" Shank - the 1/4" shank is compatible with a wide range of compact routers, laminate trimmers, and standard router tables equipped with a 1/4" collet, making this bit accessible for hobbyists and professionals alike.
• 2-Flute Hardwood Carbide (HW) Cutting Tips - two carbide cutting edges distribute wear evenly, extend service life between sharpenings, and deliver smooth, clean cuts across solid hardwood, softwood, and engineered panel products.
• Right-Hand Rotation - standard RH rotation ensures compatibility with virtually all handheld routers, router tables, and CNC spindles without any special setup or tooling changes.
• Multiple Passes Recommended - routing in incremental passes rather than a single full-depth cut reduces stress on the bit and the router motor, improves surface finish quality, and helps prevent tearout on figured or cross-grain workpieces.

Why This Product

• The classical ogee profile includes a distinctive horizontal bead at the base of the cut - a design detail that elevates the visual result beyond a plain ogee and suits traditional furniture, cabinetry, and architectural trim work where decorative edge complexity is valued.
• The 1/4" shank makes this bit compatible with lighter-duty and compact routers that do not accept 1/2" shank tooling, broadening the range of machines it can be used with and lowering the barrier to producing professional-quality profiles.
• The hardwood-grade carbide (HW) tips are suited for cutting solid hardwood as well as engineered materials, meaning the same bit can move between furniture work in solid maple or oak and panel work in MDF or plywood without switching tools.
• At 2 9/64" total length, this bit has a compact overall footprint that keeps it stable in the collet and reduces vibration during cutting, contributing to a cleaner finished edge profile.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 845.287.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/8"
• Cutting Height: 1/2"
• Total Length: 2 9/64"
• Radius: 5/32"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth (Flutes): 2
• Carbide Material: HW (Hardwood Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Classical ogee decorative edge profiles
• Traditional and period-style furniture edges
• Cabinet door and frame edge detailing
• Architectural millwork and interior trim
• Tabletop and countertop edge finishing
• Solid hardwood and softwood routing
• Plywood, MDF, and engineered panel edge profiling