Product Description
The CMT Decorative Beading Bit - Profile A is a precision-ground carbide-tipped router bit designed to produce a classic single or double-edged bead profile on panels, doors, and drawer faces. With a 3/4 in. cutting diameter, 1/4 in. radius, and a compact 1/4 in. shank, this bit delivers a marked decorative effect on furniture components and architectural millwork. Whether you are working on cabinetry details or adding ornamental definition to solid hardwood panels, this CMT beading bit brings professional-quality results to handheld routers and router tables alike.
Key Features
- Classic Single or Double-Edged Bead Profile (Profile A) - produces a refined, traditional bead shape that adds decorative depth to panel, door, and drawer work without requiring multiple passes or profile changes.
- 3/4 in. Cutting Diameter with 1/4 in. Radius - sized to create a proportional bead detail that reads clearly on furniture and cabinetry surfaces, balancing visual impact with precise dimensional control.
- 7/16 in. Cutting Height - allows the full profile to engage cleanly with the workpiece in a single pass, reducing setup time and improving consistency across repeated cuts.
- 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Hardwood Carbide (HW) Construction - the two cutting edges work together to produce a smooth, clean surface finish, while hardwood-grade carbide maintains sharpness through extended use on solid wood, plywood, and sheet goods.
- 1/4 in. Shank - compatible with a wide range of compact routers and standard router tables, making this bit accessible for both professional shops and home woodworking setups.
- Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - matches the standard rotation direction of virtually all routers, so the bit is ready to use immediately without any special configuration.
- 2 in. Total Length - a compact overall profile that keeps the bit stable and reduces vibration during operation, contributing to cleaner bead profiles and longer tool life.
Why This Product
- Designed specifically for decorative panel, door, and drawer work, this beading bit gives woodworkers a dedicated tool for producing consistent ornamental bead profiles - rather than relying on improvised combinations of other profile bits.
- The Profile A single or double-edged bead shape is a versatile classical detail suited to a broad range of furniture and cabinet styles, meaning one bit covers multiple decorative applications.
- At 3/4 in. diameter with a 7/16 in. cutting height, this bit is sized to complete the full bead profile in a single pass, saving time and ensuring uniformity across production runs or matched sets of panels.
- The 1/4 in. shank makes this bit compatible with lightweight trim routers and full-size routers alike, extending its usefulness across different machine setups in the same shop.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 865.001.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Cutting Diameter: 3/4 in.
- Small Diameter: 6.4mm
- Cutting Height: 7/16 in.
- Total Length: 2 in.
- Radius: 1/4 in.
- Shank Diameter: 1/4 in.
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Material: HW (Hardwood Carbide)
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
- Profile: A
Approved Applications
- Decorative single-edged bead profiles on panels and doors
- Decorative double-edged bead profiles on drawer fronts
- Ornamental detail work on furniture components
- Classical bead profiles for architectural millwork
- Cabinet face frame and door decorative edge treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Profile A on this beading bit?
Profile A refers to the specific bead shape this bit produces - a classic single or double-edged bead. It is ideal for adding a marked decorative effect to panel, door, and drawer work, and represents one of CMT's defined profile patterns for decorative beading bits.
Can this bit be used in a handheld router as well as a router table?
Yes. The 1/4 in. shank is compatible with handheld routers and router table setups. The compact 2 in. total length and right-hand rotation match the standard configuration of virtually all consumer and professional routers, so no special adapters or settings are required.
What materials can this beading bit cut?
The hardwood carbide (HW) construction makes this bit well suited for solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, and engineered wood products such as MDF and sheet goods - common materials in furniture, cabinet, and millwork applications.
How many cutting edges does this bit have, and why does that matter?
This bit features 2 cutting teeth (flutes). Two cutting edges work together on each rotation to produce a smooth, balanced surface finish on the bead profile, and the dual-flute design helps maintain consistent chip clearance during the cut - which is especially important when routing decorative details across the grain of solid hardwood panels.
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