Product Description
CMT 690.065 Profile Knives for Insert Shaper System are alloyed steel profile knives designed for use with CMT universal cutter heads, giving woodworkers a reliable way to achieve consistent molding and profiling results. Sold as a pair, these 40x4mm knives (1-37/64" x 5/32") slot into CMT 692 series insert cutter heads and other compatible insert shaper systems, making them a versatile choice for cabinet door making, frame and panel work, and decorative edge profiling on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard.
Key Features
- Pair of profile knives (KSS 40x4mm format) - both knives are included in a single purchase, so you can get straight to work without hunting for a matching second blade.
- Alloyed steel construction - provides long-lasting performance through repeated passes on dense hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard, reducing the frequency of knife replacement and downtime.
- Part of a variety of profile knives for the Universal Cutter Head system - profile 065 is one of many available profiles, meaning you can build a versatile library of knives that all share the same 40x4mm format and swap in and out of the same cutter head, keeping tooling costs down.
- 1-37/64" cutting height - delivers a generous profile depth suitable for substantial molding and edging work, reducing the need for multiple passes on deeper profiles.
- 5/32" (4mm) maximum thickness - the slim knife body seats precisely and securely in compatible cutter head slots, ensuring accurate profile repeatability from piece to piece.
Why This Product
- If you already own a CMT 692 series universal cutter head or another insert shaper system that accepts 40mm knives, adding profile 065 expands your profiling capability without purchasing a dedicated single-profile cutter head - a practical, cost-efficient way to grow your molding repertoire.
- The alloyed steel material and long-lasting performance design make these knives well suited to production environments where spindle moulders and profile and edging machines run continuously across hardwood and engineered sheet goods.
- Buying knives in the universal 40x4mm insert format means you are investing in a system - profile 065 joins a wide variety of other CMT profile knives that are all interchangeable within the same cutter head, reducing the number of individual tool bodies you need to store and maintain.
- The 1-37/64" cutting height provides enough reach for common cabinet door, frame, and panel profiles in a single setup, helping you maintain consistent results across an entire run without re-tooling mid-job.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 690.065
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Cutting Height: 1-37/64"
- Maximum Thickness: 5/32"
- Knife Size: 40x4mm
- Material: Alloyed steel
- Quantity: 2 knives (sold as a pair)
- Compatible System: CMT Insert Shaper System (CMT 692 series cutter heads)
Approved Applications
- Molding and profiling on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard
- Cabinet door making
- Edge profiling
- Frame and panel work
What's Included
- 2x CMT 690.065 profile knives (matched pair, 40x4mm)
Frequently Asked Questions
What cutter heads are compatible with these 690.065 profile knives?
These 40x4mm profile knives are designed for use with CMT 692 series universal cutter heads and other insert shaper systems that accept knives in the 40mm or 50mm KSS format. Always verify your cutter head's knife slot dimensions before installing.
Are these knives sold individually or as a set?
They are sold as a matched pair - one purchase of the CMT 690.065 includes 2 profile knives. Both are required for balanced cutting performance in the cutter head.
What materials can these profile knives cut?
These alloyed steel knives are suitable for use on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard, making them a practical choice for furniture, cabinet, and millwork applications where a variety of materials are commonly shaped.
Can I mix profile 065 knives with other CMT profile knife profiles in the same cutter head?
No - both knives seated in a cutter head must be the same matching profile to maintain balanced rotation and consistent profiling results. The benefit of the insert shaper system is that you can swap between different matched pairs of CMT profile knives to produce a wide variety of molding profiles using a single cutter head body.
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