Product Description
CMT Precision Guide for Router 5/16" x 5/32" is a template guide bushing engineered for use with the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig, delivering accurate and repeatable router guidance for dovetail joinery work. With an outer diameter of 5/16" and an inner diameter of 5/32", this precision-fit component is supplied with the CMT300-T064 half blind dovetail template, making it a purpose-built accessory for clean, consistent dovetail cuts in a wide range of wood-based materials. Whether you are tackling furniture joinery, cabinet boxes, or decorative woodwork, this guide bushing keeps your router bit precisely on path through every pass.
Key Features
- Purpose-built template guide for the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig - ensures a precise, repeatable fit so your router follows the dovetail template accurately every time, reducing setup errors and wasted material.
- Dimensions of 5/16" outer diameter by 5/32" inner diameter (7.8 x 4 mm) - matched exactly to the CMT300-T064 half blind dovetail template geometry, so the guide seats correctly and the bit passes through without play or misalignment.
- Precision-fit ground construction - tight manufacturing tolerances mean the guide tracks the template edge cleanly, producing smooth, professional-quality dovetail joints without chatter or drift.
- Compatible with CMT dovetail bit 818.064.11 - designed as a matched system so the bit, guide, and template work together for optimum joint quality with no guesswork on compatibility.
Why This Product
- Designed specifically for the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig - if you already own or are building a CMT300 dovetail jig setup, this guide bushing is the correct matched component for the CMT300-T064 half blind dovetail template, eliminating any guesswork about fit or compatibility.
- Precise outer and inner diameter pairing (5/16" x 5/32") - this exact sizing keeps the router bit centered and the guide tracking flush against the template, which directly translates to tight-fitting, gap-free half blind dovetail joints.
- Supports a broad range of workpiece materials - compatible with hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, and plastics, making this guide useful across furniture, cabinetry, and general woodworking applications without needing to switch accessories.
- Part of a coordinated CMT routing system - pairing this guide with the CMT300 jig and the 818.064.11 dovetail bit creates a fully matched routing solution, so every element of the setup is engineered to work together for consistent results.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 899.003.00
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Outer Diameter: 5/16"
- Inner Diameter: 5/32"
- Metric Dimensions: 7.8 x 4 mm
- For Use With: CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig, CMT300-T064 Half Blind Dovetail Template
- Compatible Bit: CMT 818.064.11
- Compatible Machine: Hand Router
Approved Applications
- Half blind dovetail routing with the CMT300-T064 template
- Dovetail routing in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, and plastics
- Template routing with the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig
Frequently Asked Questions
Which jig is this guide bushing designed to work with?
This precision guide is designed specifically for the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig. It is supplied with the CMT300-T064 half blind dovetail template and is engineered to work as part of that complete jig system.
What are the exact dimensions of this router guide bushing?
The guide has an outer diameter of 5/16" and an inner diameter of 5/32", which equals 7.8 mm outer and 4 mm inner in metric measurements. These dimensions are matched to the CMT300-T064 half blind dovetail template.
Which router bit is compatible with this guide?
This guide bushing is compatible with the CMT dovetail bit 818.064.11. Using this matched bit, guide, and CMT300 jig together ensures the system works as designed for accurate half blind dovetail joinery.
What materials can I rout using this guide with the CMT300 jig?
This guide supports template routing in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, and plastics, making it suitable for a wide variety of woodworking and cabinetmaking projects.
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