The CMT 856.701.11 Table Edge and Hand Rail Bit is a precision-engineered profile router bit designed to produce well-proportioned, smooth curves on table edges, hand rails, and architectural moulding profiles. Built with a Profile B geometry and carbide-tipped (TCT) cutting edges, this bit handles demanding furniture and millwork applications where consistent results and clean profiles are essential. Because profile bits of this type remove large amounts of stock in a single pass, a vacuum or dust collection system is strongly recommended to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Key Features

• Profile B Geometry - produces well-proportioned smooth curves on table edges and hand rails, delivering repeatable results across production runs and custom millwork projects.
• Hard Metal (HW) Carbide-Tipped Cutting Edges - maintains sharp, accurate cuts through solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite sheet goods, extending service life between sharpenings.
• 2-Flute Design - balances cutting speed with surface finish quality, reducing the number of passes needed while producing a smooth, consistent profile.
• 1/2 in. Shank - provides a secure, stable grip in standard router collets, minimizing vibration and improving cut accuracy on both handheld routers and router tables.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with the standard rotation direction of conventional routers and CNC routing machines, enabling straightforward setup without special tooling.
• Large Stock Removal Capability - the 1 3/8 in. diameter and 1 1/2 in. cutting height allow the bit to shape full-scale table edge and hand rail profiles in a controlled, efficient pass.
• CMT Orange Shield Non-Stick Coating - prevents the bit from overheating, reduces pitch and resin buildup, protects against corrosion, and extends overall tool life during high-volume use.
• SinterHIP Industrial Chrome Carbide - carbide processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing prevents material failure at the cutting edge, delivering longer cutting life even in harder wood species and composites.
• Tri-Metal Brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) - protects the carbide tip when cutting harder wood or composites and reduces the risk of failed welds under heavy cutting loads.
• Anti-Kickback Design - controls depth of cut and minimizes kickback risk, improving operator safety during aggressive profile passes.

Why This Product

• The Profile B geometry is purpose-built for table edge and hand rail applications, so woodworkers and millwork professionals get a finished profile in fewer passes without custom grinding or setup adjustments.
• At 1 1/2 in. cutting height and 1 3/8 in. diameter, this bit shapes full-scale hand rail and table edge profiles in a single setup - reducing production time compared to using multiple smaller bits in sequence.
• The combination of SinterHIP carbide, Tri-Metal Brazing, and the Orange Shield non-stick coating means the bit stays sharper longer and resists the heat and resin buildup that typically accelerate wear on profile bits removing large amounts of stock.
• The anti-kickback design and 1/2 in. shank work together to keep the cut controlled and stable, making this bit a practical choice for both router table production work and handheld router use on furniture and architectural millwork.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 856.701.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1-3/8 in.
• Cutting Height: 1-1/2 in.
• Total Length: 3-7/16 in.
• Shank: 1/2 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: Hard Metal (HW) Carbide-Tipped
• Profile: B
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Product Type: Table Edge and Hand Rail Bit

Approved Applications

• Table Edge Profiles
• Hand Rail Profiles
• Moulding Profiles
• Furniture Millwork
• Architectural Millwork