CMT Corner Beading Bit - 1 1/8" Diameter x 7/8" Cutting Height, 1/4" Radius, 1/2" Shank by CMT is a precision-machined router bit designed to produce beautiful decorative corner beads on the edges of solid wood, panels, and composite materials. Whether you are adding traditional bead profiles to furniture components, refreshing worn moldings, or creating distinctive corner detail on cabinetry, this bit delivers clean, repeatable results. Run the profile twice - once on each face of the corner - to form a complete corner bead with a single tool. With a right-hand rotation, 2-flute carbide-tipped design, and CMT's signature orange PTFE non-stick coating, this bit is well suited for use in handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines.

Key Features

• 1/4" Radius Corner Beading Profile - produces a classic, uniform bead at corner edges with a precise 1/4" radius, ideal for furniture details and decorative molding work where consistency across repeated passes matters.
• Carbide-Tipped (HW) Cutting Edges - industrial-grade carbide maintains sharpness longer than high-speed steel, reducing the frequency of bit changes and delivering cleaner cuts across hardwood, softwood, MDF, chipboard, melamine, laminates, and plastics.
• Orange PTFE Non-Stick Coating - CMT's proprietary coating prevents pitch and resin buildup on the bit body, reduces heat generation during cutting, and protects against corrosion, extending the working life of the tool across long production runs.
• 2-Flute Design with Right-Hand Rotation - dual cutting edges balance the cut and improve surface finish quality, while right-hand rotation is compatible with the standard direction of all common router platforms.
• Bearing Guide Included - the ball-bearing pilot follows the workpiece edge for accurate, consistent depth of cut without the need for a fence on every pass, making freehand corner beading practical and repeatable.
• 1/2" Shank - the full 1/2" shank provides greater rigidity and reduced vibration compared to smaller shank sizes, improving surface quality and reducing chatter on longer cuts.
• 2 25/32" Total Length - the overall length of 2 25/32" accommodates standard router collets and provides adequate clearance for use in both handheld and table-mounted router setups.

Why This Product

• A single bit handles both passes needed to complete a full corner bead profile - run it along one face, then the other, to produce a symmetrical decorative corner without switching tools or bits between operations.
• The PTFE non-stick coating actively reduces heat and resin buildup during use, meaning less frequent cleaning stops and more consistent cut quality when routing materials like MDF, melamine, or resinous softwoods that tend to gum up uncoated bits.
• The 1/2" shank and carbide-tipped construction make this bit a practical choice for router table production use, where rigidity, edge retention, and long intervals between sharpenings all contribute to throughput on furniture or millwork projects.
• With a 1 1/8" diameter and 7/8" cutting height, this bit is sized to handle substantial corner bead profiles in a single pass per face, avoiding the need for multiple shallow passes and saving time on repetitive molding or edging work.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 861.564.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/8"
• Cutting Height: 7/8"
• Cutting Height (I1): 3/8"
• Total Length: 2 25/32"
• Radius: 1/4"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Corner bead profiles on solid hardwood and softwood
• Decorative corner work on cabinet doors, frames, and furniture components
• Traditional and contemporary bead molding on plywood, MDF, and chipboard panels
• Edge bead detailing on laminates, melamine, and plastic sheet goods
• Refreshing or replicating existing bead moldings on millwork and trim