CMT Corner Beading Bit - 1 1/8" Diameter x 7/8" Cutting Height, 1/4" Radius, 1/4" Shank is a precision router bit engineered to cut clean, traditional bead profiles at the corners and edges of boards. Designed for woodworkers who want consistent decorative edge detail, this carbide-tipped beading bit features CMT's signature orange PTFE non-stick coating and a ball-bearing guide for repeatable, smooth results. Run the profile twice to complete a full corner bead, or use it for single-pass edge beading on furniture components, cabinetry, and trim moldings.

Key Features

• Carbide-Tipped Cutting Edges (HW Material Grade) - industrial-grade hard metal carbide stays sharp longer through dense hardwoods, softwoods, sheet goods, and composites, reducing the frequency of bit changes on production runs.
• Orange PTFE Non-Stick Coating - prevents heat buildup, repels pitch and resin from sticking to the bit body, and protects against corrosion, keeping the bit cleaner and extending its working life between sharpenings.
• Ball-Bearing Pilot Guide - the bearing rides along the workpiece edge to control the depth of cut automatically, delivering a consistent 1/4" radius bead profile without the need for a fence setup on every pass.
• 2-Flute Design - two carbide cutting edges balanced for right-hand rotation produce a smoother surface finish per pass and allow efficient chip clearance when routing decorative corner bead profiles.
• 1/4" Shank - fits standard 1/4" collets on handheld routers and router tables, making this bit accessible for a wide range of workshop setups without requiring a large router or heavy-duty collet.
• Corner Bead - Run Twice Technique - routing the same corner twice with this bit builds a complete, symmetrical corner bead profile, giving traditional molding results from a single versatile tool.

Why This Product

• For woodworkers producing furniture details, cabinet face frames, or decorative trim, the 1/4" radius bead profile adds a refined traditional look to corner edges without requiring multiple specialized bits or custom tooling.
• The PTFE non-stick coating and HW carbide construction work together to minimize downtime - less resin buildup means fewer mid-session cleanings, and harder carbide means more linear feet of cutting before resharpening is needed.
• With a 1/4" shank, this bit is compatible with compact and mid-size routers already common in most shops, so there is no need to invest in a larger router just to run decorative bead profiles.
• The ability to create both traditional edge beads and full corner bead moldings from a single bit - by running the profile twice - makes this an efficient and versatile addition to a decorative molding or furniture detail workflow.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 861.064.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/8"
• Cutting Height: 7/8"
• Cutting Height (Secondary): 3/8"
• Total Length: 2 17/32"
• Radius: 1/4"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Blade Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)

Approved Applications

• Corner bead profiles on furniture edges and face frames
• Traditional decorative edge beading on solid hardwood and softwood
• Updating or reshaping existing bead moldings
• Decorative corner work on cabinetry and trim components
• Edge detailing on plywood, MDF, and sheet goods panels