Product Description
CMT Plunge Ogee Bit with Bearing - 3/4" Diameter, 5/32" Radius, 1/4" Shank by CMT is a precision-ground hardwood carbide router bit designed for creating classic ogee profiles on interior panels, door fronts, and decorative edges. Unlike standard edge-only profiling bits, the plunge-cut design allows the bit to enter a workpiece from the face without requiring access to an edge, opening up a wide range of interior routing applications such as panel face decoration and layered ornamental effects. The integrated bearing guide ensures consistent, repeatable results along curved and straight edges alike, making this bit a practical choice for woodworkers seeking refined decorative detail work.
Key Features
- Plunge-Capable Ogee Profile - the bit can be started in the middle of a panel face without edge access, allowing interior decorative profiles that standard non-plunge bits cannot achieve.
- Integrated Bearing Guide - the bearing rides along the workpiece edge to control lateral movement, delivering precise, consistent profiling and clean ogee detail without freehand guesswork.
- Hardwood Carbide (HW) Cutting Material - industrial-grade carbide tips hold a sharp edge longer through dense hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, MDF, and composite panels, reducing the frequency of bit replacement.
- 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Cutting Geometry - dual cutting edges produce smoother surface finishes and balanced chip evacuation, which translates to cleaner profiles with less sanding required.
- Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - standard right-hand rotation is compatible with virtually all handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, eliminating compatibility concerns.
- 1/4" Shank Diameter - fits the most common compact router collets, making this bit accessible for lightweight trim routers and full-size routers equipped with a 1/4" collet.
- CMT Orange Shield Non-Stick Coating - prevents heat buildup, reduces pitch and resin accumulation on the bit body, and guards against corrosion, all of which extend usable tool life between cleanings.
- SinterHIP Industrial Chrome Carbide - carbide processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing prevents micro-fractures and material failure at the cutting edge, extending cutting life in demanding applications.
- Tri-Metal Brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) - a three-layer brazing bond secures carbide tips to the bit body with exceptional strength, reducing the risk of tip separation when cutting harder wood or composite materials.
- Anti-Kickback Design - controls depth of cut geometrically and minimizes kickback risk, improving operator safety and accuracy during each pass.
Why This Product
- Interior panel routing without edge access - the plunge-capable design is the defining advantage here. When you need to route a decorative ogee profile in the center of a cabinet door panel or flat face, this bit starts the cut from the surface itself, which a standard profiling bit simply cannot do.
- Bearing-guided precision for repeatable results - the integrated bearing eliminates the need for fences or jigs when following an edge profile, making it faster and more reliable to produce consistent decorative edgework across multiple workpieces.
- Versatile across common workshop materials - hardwood carbide construction and the anti-kickback geometry make this bit suitable for solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and laminates, reducing the need to switch bits between different project materials.
- Compact 1/4" shank broadens router compatibility - the 1/4" shank fits trim routers, compact routers, and table-mounted routers with a 1/4" collet, so this single bit works across a wide range of common shop tools.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 848.190.11B
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Bit Type: Plunge Ogee Bit with Bearing
- Diameter: 3/4"
- Radius: 5/32"
- Cutting Height: 33/64"
- Total Length: 2 1/64"
- Shank Diameter: 1/4"
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Cutting Material: Hardwood Carbide (HW)
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
Approved Applications
- Plunge ogee profiles on interior panel faces
- Decorative edge profiling on door fronts and cabinet panels
- Chair rail and layered decorative panel effects
- Interior face routing where edge access is not available
- Precision profiling along curved and straight edges using the bearing guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this a "plunge" ogee bit, and why does that matter?
A plunge ogee bit is designed so the cutting geometry allows the bit to enter the workpiece from the face rather than requiring the router to be introduced from an outside edge. This means you can start and stop a decorative ogee profile anywhere on a panel face, which is essential for interior panel routing, stopped cuts, and decorative work on door fronts where the profile does not run to the edge of the board.
What is the role of the bearing on this bit?
The bearing rides along the edge of the workpiece and acts as a depth-of-cut reference, preventing the bit from cutting deeper laterally than intended. This eliminates the need for a separate edge guide or fence when following a straight or curved edge, and it ensures the ogee profile is consistent along the entire length of the cut.
What routers and machines are compatible with this bit?
This bit uses a 1/4" shank and right-hand rotation, which is compatible with handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines equipped with a 1/4" collet. Always confirm that your router's collet size matches the 1/4" shank before use.
What materials can this bit cut effectively?
The hardwood carbide (HW) cutting tips are suited for solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic. The anti-kickback design and dual-flute geometry help maintain control and finish quality across these varied materials.
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