The CMT Cavetto Edge Mould Bit brings timeless, traditional cove profiles to furniture, cabinetry, and woodworking trim with a smooth quarter-round concave shape that elevates any edge treatment. With a 1" cutting diameter, a 3/16" radius, and a 1/2" shank, this 2-flute router bit is built for both handheld routers and router table setups. The cavetto profile - a classic architectural detail - adds refined fillets and graceful curves to solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, MDF, chipboard, and wood composites. Use the full profile for a traditional cavetto cove, or engage just a portion of the cutting edge for a simpler, cleaner cove edge treatment.

Key Features

• Carbide-Tipped (HW) Cutting Edge - hard carbide tips stay sharp through extended cuts in solid wood and wood composites, reducing the need for frequent resharpening and keeping edges clean and accurate.
• 2-Flute Design - two cutting edges balance feed rate and finish quality, producing smoother surfaces with fewer passes compared to single-flute alternatives.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger shank diameter transfers power more efficiently, reduces vibration during routing, and provides a more stable grip in the collet for improved accuracy and bit longevity.
• 3/16" Radius Cavetto Profile - cuts a precise quarter-round concave (cavetto) groove with top and bottom fillet details, adding a traditional decorative touch to furniture panels, cabinet faces, and moulding.
• Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - matches the standard rotation direction of virtually all routers, making this bit a direct drop-in for typical handheld and table-mounted routing setups.
• 1" Cutting Diameter with 15/32" Cutting Height - sufficient cutting geometry to produce a full cavetto cove profile or selective partial profiles in a single pass, minimizing setup time and repositioning.
• Versatile Material Compatibility - performs in any kind of wood and wood composites, making it suitable for both solid timber furniture work and panel-based cabinet construction.

Why This Product

• Woodworkers and cabinet makers who want to add a traditional architectural cove detail to furniture or trim get a purpose-built tool with a precise 3/16" radius - no improvising with standard roundover or cove bits required.
• The full 1" diameter with 15/32" cutting height gives enough profile geometry to cut both the complete cavetto cove and the characteristic top-and-bottom fillet grooves in a single pass, cutting setup time on production runs.
• Because only a portion of the bit needs to engage the workpiece, the same bit can produce multiple edge styles - a full traditional cavetto profile or a simpler clean cove edge - giving one tool the flexibility of several profile options.
• The 1/2" shank suits router tables and heavier handheld routers where stability matters most, making this bit a practical choice for shops that prioritize consistent, repeatable results across both solid hardwoods and composite panel materials.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 863.548.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1"
• Cutting Height: 15/32"
• Total Length: 2-3/8"
• Radius: 3/16"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth (Flutes): 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Material: HW (Carbide-Tipped)

Approved Applications

• Traditional cavetto cove edge profiles on furniture pieces
• Cove edges with top and bottom fillet grooves on cabinet faces and panels
• Partial cove cuts for simpler, cleaner decorative edge treatments
• Architectural moulding profiles in solid hardwoods and softwoods
• Decorative edge work on plywood, MDF, chipboard, and wood composites