CMT Classical Bead Bit - 1 1/8" Diameter x 9/16" Cutting Height, 5/32" Radius, 1/2" Shank (Profile B) is a precision-ground decorative router bit engineered for adding elegant bead profiles to furniture panels, cabinet doors, vitrines, and drawer fronts. This Profile B bead bit features a bearing mounted on the shank, giving woodworkers the flexibility to create classical bead details, inlays, and decorative groove work with consistent, repeatable results. The wide flat bottom cut and bearing placement just above the wood surface let you view the finished profile immediately as you work - making it a practical choice for both shop professionals and serious hobbyists tackling fine cabinetry and architectural millwork.

Key Features

• Bearing fixed on the shank - positions the guide just above the wood surface so you can see your bead profile forming in real time, reducing guesswork and improving accuracy on furniture panels, drawer fronts, and vitrines.
• Profile B classical bead geometry - delivers a defined ornamental bead shape suited for traditional furniture details, cabinet face frames, and decorative millwork where a specific profile pattern is required.
• Wide flat bottom cut - creates clean, even bead grooves that sit flush and true, making inlay work and panel groove routing more precise and easier to finish.
• 5/32" radius - produces a refined, proportional bead suited to medium-scale decorative work on solid hardwood, softwood, sheet goods, and composite materials.
• 1/2" shank diameter - provides a secure, low-vibration connection in standard router collets, supporting smooth operation during decorative profile passes.
• 2-flute (2-tooth) HW carbide construction - hardwearing carbide cutting edges maintain sharpness across a wide range of wood and panel materials, extending working life between sharpenings.
• Right-hand rotation - matches the standard rotation of handheld routers and router tables, ensuring safe, consistent feed direction during all bead profiling operations.
• 2 5/16" total length - compact enough for handheld router use while providing sufficient reach for table-mounted decorative profiling work.

Why This Product

• The shank-mounted bearing placement lets you observe the bead profile as it forms, which is especially valuable when routing delicate inlay grooves or panel details where precision matters on every pass.
• Profile B classical bead geometry fills a specific design need in traditional furniture and cabinetry - when a standard roundover or ogee profile is not the right fit, this dedicated bead profile delivers the ornamental character required for period-style work.
• The 2-flute HW carbide construction handles a broad material range - from solid hardwood and softwood to plywood, MDF, and composites - making this a versatile single-bit solution for mixed shop environments.
• At 1 1/8" cutting diameter with a 9/16" cutting height, this bit is sized for medium-scale decorative work on furniture panels and drawer fronts, offering enough cutting surface to complete a full bead profile in a single pass on most workpieces.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 865.702.11B
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/8"
• Cutting Height: 9/16"
• Total Length: 2 5/16"
• Radius: 5/32"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hardwearing Carbide)
• Profile: B
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Classical bead profiles on furniture panels
• Decorative bead details on cabinet doors and face frames
• Groove work and inlay routing on vitrines and display cases
• Ornamental bead profiles on drawer fronts
• Architectural millwork and decorative trim profiling