CMT Rabbeting Bit with Bearing - 1 3/8" Diameter x 3/4" Cutting Height, 1/2" Shank is a professional-grade tungsten carbide router bit engineered for clean, accurate rabbet cuts along board edges. Designed for use in handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, this right-hand rotation bit makes quick work of inset doors, drawer fronts, panel joinery, and cabinet back fitting. The 2-flute carbide construction delivers smooth, repeatable results across a wide range of wood-based and composite materials - making it a go-to choice for cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and millwork professionals who need reliable precision cut after cut.

Key Features

• Tungsten Carbide (HW) Cutting Material - hardwearing carbide edges stay sharp longer through demanding production runs in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic, reducing downtime from bit changes.
• Bearing Guide Included - the integral bearing registers against the workpiece edge to control rabbet width automatically, eliminating the need for fences or jigs and speeding up setup on door frames, cabinet backs, and panel edges.
• 1 3/8" Cutting Diameter x 3/4" Cutting Height - sized for full-depth rabbit profiles in a single pass, delivering consistent joint shoulders without repeated repositioning.
• 1/2" Shank - the larger shank diameter reduces vibration and chatter compared to smaller shanks, resulting in cleaner cut surfaces and improved bit stability at the router table or in a handheld router.
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) Design - dual cutting edges balance feed rate and surface quality, producing a smooth rabbet floor that requires minimal sanding before assembly.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - standard right-hand rotation is compatible with the vast majority of routers and router tables, ensuring broad machine compatibility without special adapters.
• Total Length of 2 19/32" - compact overall length seats securely in the collet with adequate bit exposure, keeping the cut stable even in deeper profiles.

Why This Product

• The bearing-guided design makes it straightforward to mill consistent rabbet joints, tongue and groove joints, and door stop profiles without complicated fence setups - ideal for shops that need repeatable results across multiple workpieces.
• The 3/4" cutting height accommodates common cabinet back panel thicknesses and door frame rabbet depths in a single router pass, reducing handling time and the risk of stepped cuts from multiple shallow passes.
• Hardened tungsten carbide (HW) cutting edges are well suited for demanding materials including laminates, melamine, and MDF - materials that quickly dull lower-grade steel bits - making this a durable choice for high-volume production environments.
• The 1/2" shank pairs with the largest standard collet size found on professional routers and router tables, maximizing grip and minimizing runout for tighter dimensional tolerances in joinery work.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 835.851.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 1 3/8"
• Cutting Height: 3/4"
• Cutting Depth: 12.7 mm
• Total Length: 2 19/32"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Bit Type: Rabbeting Bit with Bearing

Approved Applications

• Cutting rabbet joints along board edges
• Inset door and drawer front fitting
• Cabinet back panel recessing
• Door frame and door stop rabbit profiles
• Tongue and groove joint milling
• Panel joinery and frame and panel work