The CMT 870.502.11 Stile and Panel Router Bit by CMT is engineered for decorative profiling work on cabinet doors, furniture frames, and raised panel assemblies. With a 10 deg. cutting angle, a 1-31/32 in. cutting diameter, and a 1/2 in. shank, this right-hand rotation bit delivers clean, consistent stile and panel profiles in a single pass. Designed for use in solid hardwood, MDF, and other common panel materials, it is equally at home in a handheld router, a router table, or a CNC routing setup. Whether you are building traditional cabinet door frames or executing intricate decorative profiles, this two-flute carbide bit provides the precision and repeatability that woodworkers and cabinet makers rely on.

Key Features

• 10 deg. cutting angle - produces the precise stepped profile required for stile and panel joinery, ensuring raised panels fit flush and cleanly within the surrounding frame.
• 1-31/32 in. cutting diameter with 43/64 in. cutting height - provides adequate coverage in a single pass, reducing setup time and the number of passes required to complete a profile.
• HW (carbide) cutting material - hard-wearing carbide edges stay sharp longer when cutting solid wood and MDF, reducing the frequency of resharpening or bit replacement.
• 2-flute (2-tooth) design - delivers a balanced, smooth cut that minimizes vibration and produces a cleaner surface finish on both solid hardwood and sheet materials like MDF.
• 1/2 in. shank - a full 1/2 in. shank provides greater stability in the collet compared to smaller shanks, reducing runout and improving cut accuracy, especially at higher feed rates.
• Right-hand rotation - standard RH rotation is compatible with the vast majority of routers and CNC spindles, making this bit a straightforward drop-in option for most workshop setups.
• MDF-compatible design - specifically noted for use on MDF panels, meaning the carbide geometry and edge preparation are suited to the abrasive nature of MDF, not just solid lumber.
• Use in combination with CMT MDF panel bits - pairs with complementary bits in the CMT lineup to create complex and intricate profiles, giving woodworkers greater design flexibility without purchasing unrelated tooling.

Why This Product

• One-pass stile and panel profiling - the geometry of this bit is sized and angled to complete the stile and panel profile in a single pass, which saves time on production runs and reduces the chance of misaligned multiple-pass profiles.
• Works on both solid wood and MDF - unlike bits optimized only for solid lumber, this bit is explicitly designed for MDF as well, making it versatile enough for both traditional solid-wood cabinet doors and more cost-effective MDF panel work.
• Combines with other CMT bits for complex profiles - the ability to use this bit in combination with CMT MDF panel bits means it is not a single-purpose tool but a component of a broader profiling system, useful for decorative and intricate work.
• 1/2 in. shank for rigidity in demanding cuts - stile and panel work involves intermittent cuts and profile changes that place lateral stress on the bit. The 1/2 in. shank handles this stress better than a 1/4 in. shank alternative, which is important for cut quality and bit longevity.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 870.502.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Cutting Angle: 10 deg.
• Cutting Diameter: 1-31/32 in.
• Small Diameter: 16mm
• Cutting Height: 43/64 in.
• Total Length: 2-11/64 in.
• Shank Diameter: 1/2 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Cutting Material: HW (Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Stile and panel profiling for cabinet doors
• Decorative work on solid wood panels
• Profiling MDF panels and panel components
• Single-pass raised panel frame profiles
• Complex and intricate profiles in combination with CMT MDF panel bits