The CMT 860.540.11 Ogee Bit is a precision carbide-tipped router bit designed to cut the mirror image of a traditional Roman ogee profile - delivering sharp, defining edge details on cabinets and furniture before rolling into a smooth convex shape. With a 1 1/8 in. cutting diameter, a 1/2 in. cutting height, and a 5/32 in. radius, this 2-flute bit handles decorative edge routing on solid hardwood, softwood, sheet goods, and composite panel materials. The 1/2 in. shank provides excellent stability in both handheld routers and router tables, making it a reliable choice for furniture makers, cabinet builders, and woodworking professionals who demand clean, consistent ornamental profiles.

Key Features

• Ogee Profile Geometry - cuts the mirror image of a traditional Roman ogee, adding sharp defining detail to cabinet and furniture edges before transitioning into a smooth convex curve, giving finished work a distinctive decorative character.
• 1 1/8 in. Cutting Diameter - a generous cutting diameter allows the full decorative profile to be expressed clearly on workpiece edges, producing well-proportioned ogee details on cabinet doors, tabletops, and furniture components.
• 5/32 in. Radius - the precisely ground 5/32 in. radius defines the characteristic convex roll of this ogee profile, ensuring consistent, repeatable results across multiple workpieces.
• 1/2 in. Cutting Height - provides sufficient depth to profile the full ornamental shape in a single setup, accommodating typical edge thicknesses found on cabinet and furniture stock.
• HW (Hardmetal / Carbide) Cutting Material - tungsten carbide construction delivers extended cutting life and clean edge quality across a wide range of wood species and engineered wood panels, reducing the frequency of bit changes.
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Design - dual cutting edges balance feed rate capability with surface finish quality, helping produce smooth ogee profiles while maintaining efficient material removal.
• 1/2 in. Shank - the heavy-duty 1/2 in. shank reduces vibration and chatter during profiling passes, improving cut accuracy and surface quality - especially important on this challenging ogee geometry.
• Right-Hand Rotation - standard right-hand rotation is compatible with the vast majority of routers and router tables, making this bit straightforward to set up and use.
• Multiple Passes Recommended - because ogee machining can be very challenging, taking multiple light passes rather than a single full-depth cut helps achieve best results and reduces the risk of tear-out or burning.
• 2 3/8 in. Total Length - compact overall length keeps the bit well-supported in the collet and reduces runout, contributing to precision and bit longevity.

Why This Product

• This ogee bit creates the mirror image of a classic Roman ogee profile - a geometry that adds sharp, architectural edge detail followed by a smooth convex curve, making it well-suited for high-end cabinet and furniture work where refined edge profiles matter.
• The carbide (HW) cutting material and 2-flute design work together to deliver clean, consistent profiles across solid hardwood and engineered wood, reducing sanding and cleanup time after routing.
• The 1/2 in. shank provides the rigidity needed to control vibration on this challenging profile - helping maintain cut accuracy across repeated passes and reducing the likelihood of chatter marks on finished edges.
• At 2 3/8 in. total length with a 1/2 in. cutting height, the bit is sized for practical use on cabinet door edges, table edges, and furniture components where a proportionate ogee detail is needed without excessive bit exposure.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 860.540.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/8 in.
• Cutting Height: 1/2 in.
• Total Length: 2 3/8 in.
• Radius: 5/32 in.
• Shank: 1/2 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Decorative ogee edge profiles on cabinet doors and cabinet face frames
• Furniture edge detailing on tabletops, chair rails, and case pieces
• Ornamental profiling on solid hardwood and softwood workpieces
• Edge decoration on plywood, MDF, chipboard, and engineered panel materials