The CMT 814.032.11 Solid Carbide Round Nose Bit is a precision routing bit designed to mill smooth, semi-circular coves, decorative grooves, and fluted channels into wood and wood-derivative materials. With a 1/8 in. cutting diameter and a 1/16 in. radius, this compact veining bit is purpose-built for delicate decorative work - personalizing doors, drawer fronts, panels, and virtually any wooden surface with refined, repeatable profiles. The solid carbide construction and 2-flute geometry deliver clean, consistent cuts whether you are working on solid hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, or composite sheet goods.

Key Features

• Solid Carbide (HWM) Construction - the entire bit body is manufactured from solid carbide rather than a steel body with brazed tips, giving the cutter greater rigidity and edge retention for fine decorative routing where precision matters most.
• 1/16 in. Radius / 1/8 in. Diameter Profile - produces a true semi-circular cove that is ideal for small-scale fluting, veining, and accent grooves on doors, drawer fronts, and decorative panels.
• 2-Flute Design - dual cutting edges balance the bit during rotation, resulting in smoother surface finishes and reduced chatter when routing decorative profiles across the grain or along curved edges.
• 1/4 in. Shank - compatible with a wide range of handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines that accept standard 1/4 in. collets, making this bit highly versatile across setups.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - matches the standard rotation direction of virtually all routers on the market, ensuring safe, predictable cutting behavior without special tooling or collet adapters.
• 3/8 in. Cutting Height - provides sufficient cutting depth for creating pronounced decorative coves and flutes in a single controlled pass on most wood and wood-derivative substrates.
• 2 in. Total Length - a compact overall length keeps the bit well-supported in the collet, reducing vibration and improving accuracy during fine decorative routing operations.

Why This Product

• Solid carbide construction - rather than carbide-tipped steel - provides superior hardness and edge retention, making this round nose bit a reliable choice for production runs and repeated decorative profiles in hardwood and engineered wood materials.
• The 1/16 in. radius is ideal for fine, small-scale decorative work where larger core box bits would be too aggressive - giving woodworkers precise control over fluting, veining, and accent details on furniture components and cabinetry.
• The 1/4 in. shank makes this bit compatible with compact trim routers, full-size router tables, and CNC routing machines, offering flexibility to use the same tool across multiple setups without changing collets.
• Designed for use in wood and wood derivatives including MDF, plywood, and composite panels, this round nose cove bit handles the full range of cabinet and millwork materials commonly encountered in decorative routing applications.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 814.032.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1/8 in.
• Radius: 1/16 in.
• Shank: 1/4 in.
• Cutting Height: 3/8 in.
• Total Length: 2 in.
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Blade Material: Solid Carbide (HWM)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Bit Type: Round Nose (Core Box)

Approved Applications

• Routing semi-circular coves in solid hardwood and softwood
• Decorative groove routing on doors and drawer fronts
• Fluting columns, panels, and furniture components
• Veining and accent detail work on wood surfaces
• Decorative profile routing in MDF, plywood, and wood composites
• CNC decorative routing in wood and wood-derivative sheet goods