CMT Raised Panel Bit with Back Cutter - Profile B1, 2 1/2" Diameter, 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade carbide-tipped router bit engineered for routing the beveled, profiled edges of cabinet door panels with precision and efficiency. Designed for woodworkers who demand consistent results on frame-and-panel doors, this bit features an integrated back cutter that allows milling of both the front and back of the panel in a single pass - eliminating extra setups and saving valuable shop time. With a Profile B1 geometry and a 3/4" radius, it delivers clean, repeatable raised panel profiles in solid hardwood, softwood, MDF, and a wide range of composite sheet materials.

Key Features

• Back Cutter Design - mills both the front and back face of a raised panel in the same cut, cutting your setup time in half and ensuring perfectly flush results without flipping or re-routing the workpiece.
• Profile B1 Geometry with 3/4" Radius - produces a classic, well-proportioned raised panel profile that suits a wide variety of traditional and transitional cabinet door styles.
• 2 1/2" Cutting Diameter - delivers a bold, full-depth raised panel profile that reads well on larger cabinet doors and drawer fronts.
• 1/2" Shank - provides a secure, low-vibration connection in any 1/2" collet router or router table, improving cut accuracy and surface finish quality.
• 2-Flute Carbide-Tipped (HW) Cutters - hardwood-grade carbide maintains a sharp cutting edge longer through dense solid wood and abrasive composites, reducing the frequency of bit changes.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with standard right-hand router collets used in the vast majority of handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines.
• Maximum Material Thickness Range of 7/16" - 11/16" - accommodates a practical range of panel stock thicknesses commonly used in cabinet door construction, giving you flexibility across different panel material choices.
• 2 3/4" Total Length - compact overall length helps maintain rigidity and minimizes deflection during the cut, contributing to a smoother finished profile.

Why This Product

• The integrated back cutter sets this bit apart from standard raised panel bits - by profiling both the front and back of the panel in one operation, it virtually eliminates tear-out on the back face and removes the need for a separate back-profiling step, making it ideal for production cabinet shops and serious hobbyists alike.
• The Profile B1 shape with a 3/4" radius is well-suited to traditional frame-and-panel cabinet doors, giving finished doors a refined, proportioned look without requiring multiple bit passes or specialty setups.
• Compatibility with panel stock ranging from 7/16" to 11/16" thick means this bit works with both standard plywood panels and thicker solid wood panels, reducing the need to stock multiple bits for different material thicknesses.
• With a 1/2" shank and right-hand rotation, this bit fits directly into virtually any 1/2" router table or handheld router setup, and it is also compatible with CNC routing machines - making it a versatile choice for shops running multiple platforms.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 890.537.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 2 1/2"
• Total Length: 2 3/4"
• Radius: 3/4"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Maximum Thickness: 7/16" - 11/16"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Profile: B1
• Material: Carbide-Tipped (HW)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Product Type: Raised Panel Bit with Back Cutter

Approved Applications

• Raised panel routing on cabinet door panels
• Frame and panel door construction
• Front and back panel profiling in a single pass
• Solid hardwood raised panel work
• Softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, melamine, laminate, and plastic panel profiling