The CMT 890.602.11 Vertical Raised Panel Bit - Profile B from CMT is engineered for routing the classic beveled, profiled edge on cabinet door panels, frame-and-panel doors, and decorative raised panel woodworking projects. With a 1 1/2 in. cutting diameter and a 1 1/2 in. cutting height on a 1/2 in. shank, this vertical router bit delivers the Profile B shape cleanly and consistently on solid hardwood, softwood, MDF, and a wide range of sheet goods. Used vertically against a sturdy 90 deg. angle fence on a router table, it offers a precise, repeatable method for creating raised panels without the large diameter requirements of horizontal-style bits.

Key Features

• CMT Orange Shield Non-Stick Coating - prevents the bit from heating up during extended runs, reduces pitch and resin buildup on the cutting edges, protects against corrosion, and extends tool life so you get more profiles per bit.
• SinterHIP Industrial Chrome Carbide - carbide is processed via Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), which eliminates micro-voids and prevents material failure, directly extending cutting life on hardwoods and dense composites.
• Tri-Metal Brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) - the layered brazing method protects carbide tips under the high stress of cutting harder wood or composites, reducing the chance of failed welds and tip separation.
• Anti-Kick Design - limits aggressive material grab during the cut, improving control and operator safety on router table runs.
• Vertical Orientation - the vertical raised panel design allows use with routers as low as 1.1 kW (1 1/2 HP), and pairs with a 90 deg. angle fence rather than requiring a large-format horizontal setup, making it accessible for a broader range of router table configurations.
• 2-Tooth Carbide-Tipped (HW) Cutting Head - two precision carbide teeth deliver smooth, balanced cuts at a 15 deg. cutting angle, minimizing tearout on solid hardwood and veneered panels.
• Profile B Shape - a defined, consistent bevel profile repeated across every pass, ensuring matched panels across an entire door set.
• 1/2 in. Shank - the full 1/2 in. shank provides maximum rigidity in the router collet, reducing vibration and deflection during multi-pass raised panel routing sequences.

Why This Product

• Router-table-friendly vertical design for a wide range of machines - because this bit works vertically against a 90 deg. fence, routers as low-powered as 1 1/2 HP can be used, making quality raised panel routing achievable without a high-horsepower dedicated machine.
• Maximum material thickness range of 19/32 in. to 23/32 in. - this range covers standard cabinet-grade plywood and solid lumber stock dimensions, so the bit is ready to work with the material thicknesses commonly found in real cabinet door and frame-and-panel construction.
• Durable coating and carbide processing for extended service life - the combination of the Orange Shield non-stick coating and SinterHIP carbide means the cutting edges stay sharper longer and resist the pitch, resin, and heat buildup that shortens bit life in production and shop environments.
• Consistent Profile B geometry for matched door sets - the defined Profile B shape is replicated identically across every panel routed, which is essential when producing multiple matching cabinet doors where visual consistency is required.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 890.602.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 1/2 in.
• Cutting Height: 1 1/2 in.
• Total Length: 3 in.
• Shank: 1/2 in.
• Cutting Angle: 15 deg.
• Maximum Material Thickness: 19/32 in. to 23/32 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Profile: B
• Blade Material: HW (Carbide-Tipped)
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
• Bit Type: Vertical Raised Panel Bit

Approved Applications

• Raised panel routing on cabinet door panels
• Frame and panel door construction
• Decorative raised panel profiles on solid hardwood
• Raised panel routing on softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic sheet goods
• Router table raised panel work using a 90 deg. angle fence