CMT Plunge Ogee Bit - 3/4" Diameter x 1/2" Cutting Height, 5/32" Radius, 1/4" Shank is a precision router bit from CMT designed to cut decorative ogee profiles directly into the face of a panel without requiring edge access. The plunge-capable design lets woodworkers start a cut in the interior of a workpiece, making it ideal for raised panel decoration, chair rail profiles, and layered ornamental effects on door fronts and cabinet panels. With a 2-tooth carbide-tipped cutting head and right-hand rotation, this bit delivers clean, repeatable ogee curves in solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite sheet goods.

Key Features

• Plunge-Capable Ogee Profile - the bit can be started in the center of a panel face without edge access, giving woodworkers the freedom to rout interior decorative profiles and layered design details that would be impossible with a standard non-plunge bit.
• 3/4" Cutting Diameter with 5/32" Radius - produces a classic, well-proportioned ogee curve that adds a traditional touch to door fronts, panels, and furniture edges without the need for multiple passes with different bits.
• 33/64" Cutting Height - the generous cutting depth allows full-profile ogee cuts in a single controlled pass, reducing setup time and improving consistency across repeated workpieces.
• 1/4" Shank - fits a wide range of handheld routers and router table collets, making this bit versatile and easy to integrate into existing workshop setups.
• HW (Hardwood-Grade) Carbide Cutting Material - industrial-grade carbide construction maintains a sharp cutting edge through demanding cuts in hardwood, softwood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic.
• 2-Tooth (2-Flute) Design - dual cutting edges balance feed rate with surface quality, producing smooth ogee profiles that require minimal sanding after routing.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - matches standard router collet direction so the bit installs and runs correctly in any conventional handheld or table-mounted router without modification.
• CMT Orange Tool Body - CMT's signature orange coating helps resist pitch and resin buildup on the bit body, making cleanup faster and helping maintain cutting performance over time.

Why This Product

• Interior panel decoration without edge access - the plunge design solves the common challenge of adding ogee profiles to recessed panel areas or mid-board locations where a standard bearing-guided or non-plunge bit simply cannot begin a cut.
• Pairs naturally with CMT plunge ogee bits with bearing - for projects that also require precision edge profiling, CMT recommends using the companion bearing-guided version alongside this bit, giving woodworkers a complete decorative profiling solution for both interior and edge work.
• Broad material compatibility - the hardwood-grade carbide construction handles solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic, so one bit covers a wide range of cabinetry and millwork applications.
• Compatible with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines - the 1/4" shank and standard right-hand rotation make this bit a practical fit for both freehand decorative routing and production table-routing setups.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 848.190.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3/4"
• Cutting Height: 33/64"
• Total Length: 2-1/64"
• Radius: 5/32"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Cutting Material: HW (Hardwood-Grade Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Plunge ogee interior panel profiles
• Decorative layered effects on door fronts and cabinet panels
• Chair rail and millwork profiles
• Edge decoration on solid hardwood, softwood, and sheet goods
• Interior routing where edge access is not available