CMT Bowl and Tray Bit with Bearing - 3/4 in. Diameter, 5/8 in. Cutting Height, 1/4 in. Radius, 1/4 in. Shank is a precision-ground routing bit designed for carving smooth, radiused recesses in bowls, serving trays, boxes, cutting boards, and decorative craft items. This CMT bit uses a 2-flute hardmetal (carbide) cutting edge to simultaneously shape the curved inner radius and produce flat, smooth bottom and side surfaces in a single pass. With a 1/4 in. shank and an included bearing guide, it is well suited for use on a router table with a bearing guide for decorative edgework or with a pattern template for repeatable, accurate results in production and craft woodworking alike.

Key Features

• 2-Flute Hardmetal (HW) Carbide Construction - dual cutting edges in a dense carbide material deliver clean, smooth cuts in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite panels, reducing tearout and sanding time.
• 1/4 in. Corner Radius - produces a consistent, gently rounded inner profile that eliminates sharp corners in bowl and tray recesses, making finished pieces comfortable to the hand and easier to clean.
• Integrated Bearing Guide - the included bearing allows the bit to follow a template or pattern edge accurately, enabling repeatable tray and bowl shapes without the need for additional fence setups.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - engineered for standard router collets and tables, so it mounts and runs correctly in virtually all handheld routers and router table setups without any special configuration.
• 3/4 in. Cutting Diameter with 5/8 in. Cutting Height - the generous cutting geometry shapes both the curved radius and the flat floor of a recess in one pass, saving setup steps and improving surface consistency.
• 1/4 in. Shank - fits a wide range of compact and mid-size router collets, making this bit accessible for hobbyist and production routers alike without an adapter.
• 2 1/8 in. Total Length - a compact overall length keeps the bit stable at router table speeds and reduces vibration for a cleaner finished surface.

Why This Product

• Designed specifically for bowl, tray, and box routing, this bit handles both the radiused corner and the flat interior surface in a single setup - eliminating the need to swap bits mid-project when creating recessed serving trays or storage boxes.
• The bearing guide makes pattern work straightforward and accurate, so woodworkers can rout identical tray or bowl shapes repeatedly - valuable for anyone producing multiple matching pieces or working from a template.
• With a 1/4 in. shank, this bit is compatible with a broad range of routers, making it a practical choice for hobbyists and small-shop craftspeople who may not have a large 1/2 in. collet machine available.
• The 2-flute hardmetal carbide construction handles the range of materials commonly used in craft and kitchen woodworking - from solid hardwood and softwood to plywood and MDF - without requiring separate bits for different substrates.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 851.002.11B
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3/4 in.
• Cutting Height: 5/8 in.
• Radius: 1/4 in.
• Shank: 1/4 in.
• Total Length: 2 1/8 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Routing bowl and tray recesses in solid hardwood and softwood
• Shaping storage box interiors and cutting board recesses
• Specialty and craft item woodworking with radiused corners
• Pattern and template routing with a bearing guide
• Decorative edgework on a router table using the bearing guide