CMT Vertical Raised Panel Bit - 1 1/2" Diameter x 1 1/2" Cutting Height, 1/2" Shank (Profile A) by CMT is a precision-ground router bit engineered for crafting beveled raised panel edges on cabinet door panels and frame-and-panel assemblies. Designed for vertical routing on a router table with a 90 deg. angle fence, this Profile A bit delivers clean, consistent results across solid hardwood, softwood, MDF, plywood, and a wide range of composite sheet goods. Whether you are building traditional cabinetry or contemporary furniture panels, this raised panel router bit offers a reliable, repeatable profile pass after pass.

Key Features

• Vertical Routing Design (Profile A) - routes raised panels in an upright orientation using a sturdy 90 deg. angle fence, giving woodworkers precise edge control and reducing the bit mass needed compared to horizontal panel bits.
• 1 1/2" Cutting Height - accommodates panel stock ranging from 19/32" to 23/32" thick, covering the most common solid wood and plywood panel thicknesses used in cabinet door construction.
• 15/16" Radius Profile - produces a broad, sweeping bevel that complements a wide range of door frame profiles, adding visual depth and a finished, furniture-grade appearance to cabinet doors.
• Hardwood (HW) Carbide Tips - industrial-grade carbide cutting edges maintain sharpness through extended production runs in hardwood, softwood, MDF, plywood, laminates, melamine, and plastics, reducing downtime from frequent resharpening.
• 2-Flute Configuration - dual cutting edges balance the bit during rotation, promoting smooth chip evacuation and a cleaner surface finish on raised panel edges.
• Right-Hand Rotation - standard RH rotation is compatible with the vast majority of router tables and handheld routers, making this bit a straightforward drop-in addition to existing setups.
• 1/2" Shank - the full 1/2" shank provides a secure, vibration-dampening grip in the collet, which is especially important when taking the recommended three to five progressive passes to achieve the final profile.
• 3" Total Length - sufficient overall length to seat fully in the collet while leaving the cutting profile properly exposed above the router table surface.
• Minimum 2 1/4 HP Router Recommended - designed to perform optimally with routers rated at 1.7 kW (2 1/4 HP) or more, ensuring consistent feed speed and profile quality; routers as low as 1.5 HP can be used for shorter, shallower runs, giving shops with varying equipment options.
• Multi-Pass Cutting Approach - three to five passes are recommended to safely and accurately obtain the finished profile, reducing tear-out, bit stress, and operator fatigue on each cut.

Why This Product

• The vertical orientation paired with a 90 deg. angle fence means you can rout full raised panel profiles without the larger, heavier horizontal panel bits - a practical advantage for shops running mid-range router tables.
• With a maximum panel thickness capacity of 19/32" to 23/32", this bit is sized precisely for standard cabinet door panel stock, eliminating guesswork when selecting a raised panel bit for everyday cabinetry work.
• The 15/16" radius Profile A geometry is a foundational cabinet door profile, making this bit a versatile starting point for shops that produce traditional raised panel doors across a range of wood species and composites.
• The 1/2" shank combined with the recommended progressive multi-pass technique keeps cuts stable and controlled, helping woodworkers achieve a smooth, furniture-grade surface finish on each panel edge without overloading the router motor.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 890.601.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/2"
• Cutting Height: 1 1/2"
• Total Length: 3"
• Radius: 15/16"
• Maximum Thickness: 19/32" - 23/32"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hardwood Carbide)
• Profile: A
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Product Type: Vertical Raised Panel Bit

Approved Applications

• Raised panel routing on cabinet door panels
• Frame-and-panel door construction
• Profile A edge detailing on solid hardwood panels
• Raised panel routing in softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic
• Router table raised panel production runs