CMT Bowl and Tray Bit - 3/4" Diameter x 5/8" Cutting Height, 1/4" Radius, 1/2" Shank by CMT is a precision-ground, carbide-tipped routing bit designed for shaping smooth, flat-bottomed recesses with cleanly radiused corners. Whether you are routing serving trays, decorative boxes, cutting boards, or custom panel inlays, this 2-flute bit delivers the controlled, consistent cuts that specialty woodworking and craft projects demand. The rounded corner geometry shapes the inner radius of a recess while the sides and flat bottom work together to produce clean, smooth surfaces in a single pass - making it a go-to choice for bowl routing, tray routing, and decorative recess work on a router table or with a handheld router.

Key Features

• 3/4" Cutting Diameter - sized to produce defined recesses appropriate for trays, boxes, cutting boards, and craft work without removing excess material in a single pass.
• 5/8" Cutting Height - provides sufficient depth of cut to rout full-depth tray and bowl recesses in a single setup, reducing the need for multiple repositioning passes.
• 1/4" Corner Radius - the radiused cutting edge coves the bottom corner of the recess smoothly, eliminating sharp inside edges and producing the characteristic bowl-and-tray profile in one motion.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger shank diameter seats securely in the router collet, reducing vibration and deflection during cutting for more accurate, smoother results compared to smaller shank sizes.
• 2-Flute Carbide (HW) Construction - two cutting edges of industrial-grade carbide maintain sharpness through repeated passes in solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite sheet goods, extending service life significantly.
• Right-Hand Rotation - standard RH rotation is compatible with all conventional handheld routers and router tables, requiring no special setup or direction changes.
• Compatible with Top Bearing - designed for use with a top bearing guide, allowing accurate, repeatable pattern routing so identical tray shapes can be reproduced efficiently with a template.
• 2-3/8" Total Length - compact overall length keeps the bit stable and reduces runout, contributing to safer and more precise operation at the router table or in handheld use.

Why This Product

• The 1/4" corner radius and 5/8" cutting height work together to produce a complete bowl-and-tray profile - flat bottom, smooth sides, and a clean radiused transition - in a single router pass rather than requiring multiple bits or setups.
• The 1/2" shank provides a rigid, low-vibration connection to the router collet, which is especially important when routing decorative items like trays and boxes where surface finish quality matters most.
• Compatibility with a top bearing guide makes this bit suitable for template-based production work, so woodworkers routing multiple identical pieces - such as cutting boards or gift boxes - can reproduce the same recess shape consistently.
• The 2-flute HW carbide construction handles a wide range of workpiece materials including solid hardwood, softwood, MDF, and plywood, making this a versatile single bit for craft workshops that work across different wood species and sheet goods.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 851.501.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3/4"
• Cutting Height: 5/8"
• Total Length: 2-3/8"
• Radius: 1/4"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Bowl routing
• Serving tray routing
• Storage box recess routing
• Cutting board surface routing
• Specialty and craft woodworking
• Decorative edge work on a router table with a bearing guide
• Template-based pattern routing with a top bearing
• Panel inlay recess routing