The CMT 855.602.11 Finger Pull Bit is a specialty router bit designed to mill elegant, handle-free finger pull recesses directly into solid wood drawer fronts and cabinet doors. Rather than interrupting the clean, continuous grain of an all-wood surface with a metal knob or hardware pull, this CMT bit lets woodworkers rout a smooth, comfortable finger channel that becomes a natural part of the design. Available for use on a router table or handheld router, it produces either a template profile recessed directly into the wood or a separate European-style hardwood pull - giving cabinetmakers and fine woodworkers two distinct finishing options from a single, versatile bit.

Key Features

• Finger pull profile geometry - mills a contoured recess with a 3/16 in. radius upper curve and a 3/32 in. radius lower transition, producing a comfortable, refined grip channel without the need for any metal hardware
• 3/4 in. cutting diameter and 3/4 in. cutting height - delivers a substantial, usable pull opening in a single pass, reducing setup time and the need for multiple bit changes
• 9/16 in. maximum material thickness capacity - suited for standard cabinet door stiles, drawer fronts, and solid wood panels commonly found in kitchen, bath, and furniture cabinetry
• 2-flute (2-tooth) carbide tip (HW) - hardwood-grade carbide tips provide clean, chip-free cuts in solid hardwood, reducing tearout and sanding time on visible, finished surfaces
• Right-hand rotation - compatible with all standard right-hand-rotation routers, making it straightforward to integrate into an existing router table or handheld routing workflow
• 1/2 in. shank - the larger shank diameter reduces vibration during the cut compared to smaller shanks, contributing to smoother surfaces and more consistent profile depth across the length of a drawer front
• Two routing approaches supported - the bit profile accommodates both an in-wood template pull routed directly into the door or drawer face, and a separately routed European-style hardwood pull piece, giving designers and woodworkers flexibility to match their preferred aesthetic

Why This Product

• For cabinetmakers who want a hardware-free, all-wood aesthetic, this finger pull bit eliminates the visual interruption of metal handles by routing the pull directly into the wood surface - maintaining the natural linearity of the drawer front or cabinet door
• The 9/16 in. maximum thickness capacity and 3/4 in. cutting height make this bit sized appropriately for standard face-frame and frameless cabinet door and drawer front thicknesses, reducing the need for custom setup or special jigs
• Two routing options in one bit - an in-wood recessed pull or a separate European-style hardwood pull - give a single tool the versatility to serve different project styles without purchasing additional profile bits
• The 1/2 in. shank and 2-flute hardwood carbide construction combine stability and cutting performance on solid hardwood, the most demanding material for visible, hand-contact surfaces in fine cabinetry

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 855.602.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3/4 in.
• Small Diameter: 9.5mm
• Cutting Height: 3/4 in.
• Total Length: 2 1/4 in.
• Radius: 3/16 in.
• Shank: 1/2 in.
• Maximum Thickness: 9/16 in.
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hardwood-Grade Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Routing finger pull recesses directly into solid wood drawer fronts
• Routing finger pull recesses into all-wood cabinet doors
• Creating European-style separate hardwood pull pieces
• Hardware-free cabinet and furniture door design
• Template-based finger pull profiles in solid hardwood panels