The CMT 870.503.11 Stile and Panel Router Bit by CMT is engineered for decorative profiling work on cabinet doors, furniture frames, and raised panel assemblies. With a 3 deg. bevel angle, a 1-49/64 in. outer diameter, and a 1/2 in. shank, this two-tooth carbide-tipped bit delivers clean, consistent stepped profiles where raised panels meet stile and rail frames. Designed for use on solid wood panels and MDF materials alike, it can be run in a single pass or combined with compatible MDF panel bits to achieve complex, intricate profiles on router tables, handheld routers, and CNC routing machines.

Key Features

• 3 deg. bevel angle - produces the precise angled shoulder profile needed for traditional stile and panel door construction, ensuring a tight, finished fit between the panel and frame.
• Two-tooth HW (carbide) cutting geometry - hardwood-grade carbide tips provide durable, long-lasting cutting performance across solid wood and engineered sheet materials, reducing the frequency of bit changes.
• 1/2 in. shank diameter - the larger shank delivers greater stability and reduced vibration compared to smaller shank options, resulting in smoother cuts and improved surface finish.
• Right-hand rotation - compatible with the standard spindle direction of most handheld routers, router tables, and CNC machines, requiring no special setup or adapters.
• MDF and solid wood compatibility - versatile enough to profile both dense engineered panels and natural hardwoods, making it a practical choice for cabinet shops handling varied material orders.
• Single-pass or combination use - can be run in one pass for straightforward profiles or used alongside CMT MDF panel bits for more elaborate, multi-step decorative work, expanding creative options without requiring multiple setups.
• 1/4 in. radius - the consistent corner radius creates a smooth, predictable profile transition that pairs cleanly with matching raised panel bits.

Why This Product

• The 3 deg. bevel angle is purpose-built for stile and panel joinery, giving woodworkers and cabinet makers the angled shoulder profile required for raised panel door construction without secondary sanding or fitting adjustments.
• With a 17/32 in. cutting height and a 1-49/64 in. outer diameter, this bit covers the full profile depth needed for standard cabinet door stile and panel work in a single router pass, saving setup time on production runs.
• The HW carbide material handles both solid hardwood panels and MDF - two of the most common cabinet door materials - so one bit covers a wide range of shop workflows without switching tools.
• Compatibility with CMT MDF panel bits means this router bit can serve as part of a coordinated, expandable bit system for shops that need to produce complex and intricate door profiles beyond a basic stile and panel profile.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 870.503.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Outer Diameter: 1-49/64 in.
• Small Diameter: 32.4 mm
• Shank: 1/2 in.
• Angle: 3 deg.
• Cutting Height: 17/32 in.
• Total Length: 2-1/32 in.
• Radius: 1/4 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
• Material: HW (Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Stile and panel door construction
• Decorative profiling on solid wood panels
• Decorative profiling on MDF panels
• Cabinet door framing and raised panel matching
• Complex and intricate profile work in combination with CMT MDF panel bits