CMT Panel Pilot Bit with Guide - 3/4" Diameter x 1" Cutting Height, 1/4" Shank is a precision-engineered routing bit from CMT, designed for flush trimming and panel cutout work on cabinet panels and sheet goods. With a 3/4" cutting diameter, 1" cutting height, and a bottom guide bearing that keeps the cut controlled and accurate, this bit handles routing tasks in solid hardwood, plywood, MDF, melamine, and composite panels with consistent results. The 1/4" shank fits a wide range of compact and full-size routers, making it a practical choice for cabinet makers, woodworkers, and shop professionals who need repeatable, clean cuts in 25mm panel stock.

Key Features

• 3/4" Cutting Diameter x 1" Cutting Height - sized for routing cabinet front frame panels in 25mm stock, providing enough cutting depth to pass cleanly through typical sheet material in a single controlled pass
• Bottom Guide Design - the integrated guide pilot registers against the panel edge and controls lateral movement, eliminating guesswork and keeping cutouts accurately positioned without a fence or secondary jig
• Tungsten Carbide (HW) Cutting Material - carbide-tipped cutters resist heat and wear far longer than high-speed steel, staying sharp through demanding production routing in hardwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, and plastic
• 2-Flute Design - two cutting edges provide a balanced cutting action that reduces vibration, promotes smooth surface finish, and extends the usable life of each edge
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with standard router spindle direction, no adapter or special setup required on handheld routers, router tables, or CNC routing machines
• 1/4" Shank - fits a wide range of router collets, including compact trim routers and full-size routers with a 1/4" collet, giving this bit broad machine compatibility
• V-Groove Feature - creates a decorative groove along the hinge joint during cabinet front frame routing to conceal the seam between frame and side panel, adding a finished appearance without extra operations

Why This Product

• Cabinet builders routing front frames in 25mm stock benefit directly from the guide pilot design - it self-registers against the panel so the overhang is trimmed flush without a secondary straightedge or jig setup, saving time and reducing setup error
• The V-groove cutter built into this bit solves a common cabinetry finishing problem by hiding the seam at the hinge joint in a single routing pass, eliminating the need for a separate decorative groove step
• The carbide-tipped (HW) construction keeps cutting edges sharp through repeated passes in abrasive materials like MDF, chipboard, and melamine - materials that quickly dull lesser tooling - making this bit a longer-lasting option for production environments
• With a compact 1/4" shank and right-hand rotation, this bit is immediately compatible with a wide variety of routers already on the bench, from trim routers to router tables and CNC machines, requiring no special tooling or adapters

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 853.001.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3/4"
• Small Diameter: 12.7mm
• Cutting Height: 1"
• Total Length: 2-21/32"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Blade Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)
• Product Type: Panel Pilot Bit with Guide

Approved Applications

• Cabinet front frame routing in 25mm panel stock
• Flush trimming panel overhangs to the cabinet side
• Decorative V-groove routing along hinge joints to conceal seams
• Panel cutouts in sheet goods and composite panels
• Routing in solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic