The CMT Ogee Bit - 1 1/2" Diameter x 45/64" Cutting Height, 1/4" Radius, 1/2" Shank by CMT is a precision-crafted carbide-tipped router bit designed to create the distinctive ogee edge profile - a mirror image of the traditional Roman ogee - that adds sharp defining detail to cabinet doors, tabletops, and fine furniture edges before rolling into a smooth convex shape. With a full 1 1/2" cutting diameter and a 1/4" radius, this 2-tooth bit delivers refined decorative edging on solid hardwood, softwood, sheet goods, and composite panel materials, making it a go-to choice for cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and woodworking professionals who demand consistent, clean edge profiles pass after pass.

Key Features

• Ogee Profile (Mirror Image of Traditional Roman Ogee) - produces sharp, crisp defining details at the top of the edge that transition into a smooth convex curve, giving cabinet and furniture edges a distinctive decorative character that sets finished pieces apart from plain-routed edges.
• 2-Flute Carbide-Tipped (HW) Cutting Head - dual cutting edges distribute wear evenly across both flutes, extending usable tool life while delivering smoother surface finishes with fewer passes on hardwoods and composite panels.
• 1/2" Shank Diameter - the larger shank provides greater rigidity and reduces vibration compared to 1/4" shank bits, resulting in truer edge profiles, reduced chatter marks, and improved accuracy especially in router table applications.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - standard clockwise rotation is compatible with virtually all handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines, making this bit a straightforward drop-in addition to any workshop setup.
• 1 1/2" Cutting Diameter x 45/64" Cutting Height - the generous cutting envelope handles a full decorative ogee profile in a single setup, minimizing repositioning and setup time across repeated production runs.
• Multiple-Pass Machining Recommended - the CMT-specified multi-pass approach reduces heat buildup, tool stress, and tearout on demanding hardwoods or deep profiles, helping preserve both the bit and the workpiece surface.

Why This Product

• The ogee profile produced by this bit is the mirror image of the traditional Roman ogee, giving woodworkers access to a complementary decorative edge that pairs naturally with standard ogee profiles - ideal for creating visual contrast or matching matched-set millwork on cabinet doors and drawer fronts.
• At 1 1/2" cutting diameter with a 1/4" radius, this bit strikes a practical balance between profile scale and versatility - large enough to make a bold decorative statement on furniture edges and cabinet stiles, yet proportioned for clean results on standard stock thicknesses without excessive material removal.
• The 1/2" shank and 2-flute carbide construction make this bit well-suited for router table use and CNC routing applications where consistency across multiple workpieces is critical - the rigid shank minimizes runout while the dual-flute geometry keeps surface quality high across production runs.
• CMT specifies multiple passes for this type of challenging ogee machining, and the hardwood-grade (HW) carbide is well-matched to that technique - maintaining a sharp edge through repeated shallow cuts on dense hardwoods, MDF, and laminated panels without premature dulling.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 860.564.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Product Type: Ogee Bit
• Diameter: 1 1/2"
• Cutting Height: 45/64"
• Total Length: 2 9/16"
• Radius: 1/4"
• Shank: 1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hardwood-Grade Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Decorative ogee edge profiles on cabinet doors and face frames
• Furniture edge detailing on tabletops, drawer fronts, and panel edges
• Millwork and moulding profile routing on solid hardwood and softwood
• Edge profiling on plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, melamine, and plastic sheet goods