Product Description
CMT Edge-Fluting Bit - 57/64" Diameter x 25/64" Cutting Height, 13/64" Radius, 1/4" Shank by CMT is a bearing-guided router bit designed to cut decorative fluted grooves and profiles along the edges of doors, drawer fronts, cabinet panels, and curved screens. With no side fence required, this 2-flute carbide-tipped bit sets up quickly for both handheld routing and table-mounted router applications, making it a practical choice for small-radius groove work, decorative edge detailing, and furniture embellishment.
Key Features
- Bearing-Guided Design - no side fence is required, allowing fast, accurate setup and the flexibility to rout curved or irregular edges without additional jigs or guides.
- Edge-Fluting Profile (57/64" Diameter x 25/64" Cutting Height, 13/64" Radius) - creates consistent, clean fluted grooves ideal for decorative profiles on doors, drawer fronts, and furniture components.
- 2-Flute Configuration (HW Carbide) - hardwood-grade carbide teeth deliver a smooth, clean cut in solid wood, sheet goods, and composite materials while maintaining a long useful cutting life.
- 1/4" Shank - fits a wide range of compact and full-size routers, providing versatility for both benchtop and handheld routing tasks.
- Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with all standard router collets designed for right-hand (RH) rotation, ensuring safe and predictable operation.
- Handheld and Table-Mounted Compatible - use this bit in a handheld router for on-site work or mount it in a router table for production-style repetitive fluting cuts.
Why This Product
- The bearing guide eliminates the need for a side fence, so you can rout fluted profiles along curved surfaces and irregular edges that a fence-dependent setup simply cannot follow.
- The 13/64" radius produces a refined, proportionate flute groove well-suited for small-scale decorative detail work on cabinet doors and furniture faces where a larger radius would look out of proportion.
- With a 1/4" shank and compatibility with both handheld and table-mounted routers, this bit integrates into existing router setups without requiring additional tooling or collet adapters for most users.
- Hardwood-grade carbide (HW) construction means the cutting edges hold up through repeated passes in solid hardwood and composite materials, reducing how often the bit needs to be replaced during production runs.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 862.050.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 57/64"
- Cutting Height: 25/64"
- Total Length: 2 1/4"
- Radius: 13/64"
- Shank: 1/4"
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Material: HW (Carbide)
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
Approved Applications
- Decorative edge fluting on cabinet doors and drawer fronts
- Small-radius groove cutting on curved screens and panels
- Furniture edge detailing and profile routing
- Handheld router freehand fluting operations
- Table-mounted router production fluting runs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a side fence or guide rail to use this edge-fluting bit?
No. This is a bearing-guided bit, so no side fence is required. The ball-bearing pilot rides along the edge of your workpiece and controls the cut automatically, making it well-suited for curved and irregular edges as well as straight ones.
Can this bit be used in a handheld router as well as a router table?
Yes. The CMT edge-fluting bit is designed for use in both handheld and table-mounted routers. Its 1/4" shank fits the collets found on most compact and standard routers used in both setups.
What types of materials can this bit cut?
This bit is made with HW (hardwood-grade carbide) cutting edges, making it suitable for solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and composite sheet materials commonly used in cabinet and furniture work.
What is the difference between the cutting height and the overall length of this bit?
The cutting height is the active fluting depth the bit can produce in a single pass - 25/64" for this bit. The total length of 2 1/4" refers to the full measurement of the bit from shank end to tip, which affects how it seats in the router collet and clears the router base.
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