CMT Cavetto Edge Mould Bit - 1 1/4" Diameter x 9/16" Cutting Height, 5/16" Radius, 1/4" Shank is a precision router bit engineered to produce classic concave cove profiles on furniture, cabinetry, and decorative millwork. This cavetto profile bit cuts a graceful quarter-round concave shape - known architecturally as a cavetto or hollow moulding - along any wood or wood composite edge, with top and bottom fillet grooves that add visual depth and a refined, traditional character. Use the full profile for a complete cavetto treatment, or engage only a portion of the cutting edge to achieve a simpler, cleaner cove edge on softer or more contemporary designs.

Key Features

• Cavetto profile cutting geometry - produces a traditional concave cove with top and bottom fillet grooves, delivering an architectural quality edge treatment suited to furniture, cabinetry, and decorative trim work in a single pass.
• Partial-profile versatility - the full 5/16" radius cutter can be used at partial depth to create a simpler cove edge, giving one bit the ability to produce multiple distinct profile options depending on depth-of-cut adjustment.
• Hard metal (HW) carbide tipping - industrial-grade carbide maintains a sharp, clean cutting edge through extended use in solid hardwoods, softwoods, and wood composites such as MDF, plywood, and chipboard.
• 2-flute (2-tooth) cutting configuration - dual cutting edges balance chip load evenly, promoting smooth surface finish and reducing tear-out across grain directions.
• Right-hand (RH) rotation - compatible with the standard rotation direction of handheld routers and router tables, ensuring immediate drop-in usability without any setup modification.
• 1/4" shank diameter - fits the most widely available router collets, making this bit accessible for compact trim routers, full-size handheld routers, and router table setups alike.
• 2 1/4" total length - provides sufficient tool-length clearance for use in both handheld and table-mounted routing applications without interference.

Why This Product

• A single bit, two profile results - the cavetto geometry can be run at full depth for a complete traditional cove-and-fillet profile, or dialed back to a shallower pass for a clean, minimal cove edge, reducing the number of bits needed in a shop's inventory.
• Designed specifically for furniture and decorative woodworking - the cavetto profile with its integrated fillet grooves adds a level of craftsmanship detail that plain roundover or chamfer bits cannot replicate, making it the right choice when a traditional or period-style aesthetic is required.
• Broad material compatibility - the HW carbide construction handles the full range of solid wood species as well as engineered wood composites including MDF and plywood, so the same bit transitions cleanly from hardwood furniture work to composite panel edging.
• 1/4" shank keeps the investment low and compatibility high - this bit works in the vast majority of routers already found in woodworking shops, eliminating the need for a dedicated 1/2" collet machine to achieve a high-quality profile result.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 863.080.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/4"
• Cutting Height: 9/16"
• Radius: 5/16"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Total Length: 2 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hard Metal Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Cavetto cove profile on furniture edges
• Traditional moulding profiles with top and bottom fillet grooves
• Partial-depth simple cove edge treatment
• Decorative edge profiling on solid hardwood and softwood
• Edge moulding on wood composites including MDF, plywood, and chipboard
• Handheld router profiling
• Router table edge moulding