The CMT Bevel and Radius Raised Panel Bit - 3-1/4" x 19/32" with 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade horizontal raised panel router bit engineered for crafting classic raised panel cabinet doors and frame-and-panel assemblies. Featuring a 2-tooth carbide-tipped cutting head and a Profile C shape that combines a bevel with a radius, this bit delivers smooth, accurate profiles across solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and a wide range of composite sheet materials. Its anti-kickback design adds a critical layer of operator safety when working with large-diameter bits, making it a dependable choice for both dedicated router table setups and CNC routing applications.

Key Features

• Anti-Kickback Design - controls the feed rate into the workpiece on large-diameter bits, significantly reducing the risk of sudden catches or dangerous kickback events during profiling passes.
• Profile C - Bevel and Radius Shape - produces a traditional raised panel profile that combines a clean bevel with a softening radius, adding visual depth and a refined look to cabinet door panels.
• 2-Tooth HW Carbide-Tipped Cutting Head - hard-wearing tungsten carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge longer than high-speed steel, reducing the frequency of resharpening and extending productive tool life across dense hardwoods and composites.
• 3-1/4" Large Cutting Diameter - covers the full profile sweep needed for standard raised panel doors in a single tool, eliminating the need to switch between multiple bits mid-project.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger shank diameter provides greater rigidity and reduced vibration compared to a 1/4" shank, resulting in cleaner cuts and improved surface finish on door panels.
• Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - compatible with the standard right-hand rotation direction of virtually all handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines without any spindle modification.
• Maximum Material Thickness 19/32" to 23/32" - accommodates the typical thickness range of raised panel stock, giving woodworkers flexibility to work with panels of slightly varying thickness without changing bits.

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for horizontal raised panel door construction - the Profile C bevel-and-radius geometry is specifically designed to create the classic raised center field seen on traditional frame-and-panel cabinet doors, removing guesswork about profile compatibility.
• Safer operation on large-diameter router bits - the integrated anti-kickback design is especially valuable at the 3-1/4" diameter of this bit, where blade forces are amplified, helping operators maintain control throughout the cut.
• Multi-pass capability for cleaner results - the recommended approach of three to five progressive passes (at 10,000-12,000 RPM) allows the bit to remove material gradually, reducing heat buildup, tear-out, and stress on both the tool and the workpiece.
• Works across a broad range of panel materials - compatible with solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic, making this bit a versatile addition to a cabinet shop routing up door panels in varied materials.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 890.503.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3-1/4"
• Cutting Height: 19/32"
• Total Length: 2-17/32"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Maximum Material Thickness: 19/32" - 23/32"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Blade Material: HW Carbide-Tipped
• Profile: C (Bevel and Radius)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Product Type: Horizontal Raised Panel Router Bit

Approved Applications

• Raised Panel Routing
• Cabinet Door Panels
• Frame and Panel Doors
• Solid Hardwood Profiling
• Softwood Raised Panel Work
• Plywood and MDF Panel Doors
• Composite Sheet Material Routing (Chipboard, Laminates, Melamine, Plastic)