CMT Decorative Beading Bit - Profile B by CMT is a precision-ground router bit engineered to cut a classic single or double-edged bead profile, making it an ideal choice for adding refined decorative detail to panel, door, and drawer work. With a 1/2" cutting diameter, 1/4" shank, and a 5/64" radius, this 2-flute carbide-tipped bit delivers clean, repeatable bead profiles in solid hardwood, softwood, sheet goods, and composite materials. Whether you're crafting furniture accents, cabinet face frames, or architectural millwork details, this beading router bit brings ornate profile work within reach of both workshop professionals and dedicated woodworking enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Profile B Decorative Bead Design - produces a classic single or double-edged bead profile, giving panels, doors, and drawer fronts a marked decorative effect with a consistent, repeatable result on every pass.
• 1/2" Cutting Diameter with 5/16" Cutting Height - provides enough profile depth to create a well-defined bead detail without requiring multiple passes, saving setup time and reducing tear-out risk.
• 5/64" Radius - generates a proportionally refined bead curve suited for furniture-scale decorative work where subtle, elegant profiling is the goal.
• 2-Flute HW Carbide Construction - hard tungsten carbide cutting edges stay sharper longer than high-speed steel alternatives, reducing the frequency of bit changes and maintaining clean profile geometry across extended use.
• 1/4" Shank - fits a wide range of standard handheld routers and router tables with 1/4" collets, making this bit highly versatile and accessible for most woodworking setups.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with all standard right-hand router collets and spindles, ensuring safe, predictable cutting direction during operation.
• 2" Total Length - compact overall length helps maintain bit stability and reduces vibration during profiling cuts, contributing to a smoother finished surface.

Why This Product

• If you need to add a classic bead profile to panel, door, or drawer work, this CMT bit is purpose-built for exactly that decorative application - cutting a crisp single or double-edged bead in a single pass.
• The 1/4" shank makes this bit accessible to users with compact routers and standard router tables, broadening the range of machines it can pair with without requiring a dedicated large-shank collet setup.
• Hard carbide (HW) cutting edges provide the edge retention needed for profiling hardwoods and composite materials, making this bit a practical choice for cabinet shops and furniture makers working with a variety of wood species and sheet goods.
• At a 2" total length with a 5/16" cutting height, the bit geometry keeps the cutting zone close to the collet for improved rigidity - a practical advantage when routing decorative profiles that demand clean, chatter-free results.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 865.002.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Profile: B
• Cutting Diameter: 1/2"
• Small Diameter: 4mm
• Cutting Height: 5/16"
• Total Length: 2"
• Radius: 5/64"
• Shank Diameter: 1/4"
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Blade Material: HW Carbide
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Decorative bead profiles on solid hardwood and softwood panels
• Single or double-edged bead detailing on cabinet door and drawer fronts
• Ornamental profiling for furniture components and architectural millwork
• Decorative edge work on plywood, MDF, and composite panels