The CMT Classical Bead Bit - 3/4" Diameter x 31/64" Cutting Height, 1/8" Radius, 1/4" Shank (Profile A) by CMT is a precision decorative router bit designed to mill elegant bead profiles on furniture panels, cabinet components, drawer fronts, and architectural millwork. Fitted with a bearing on the shank, this classical bead router bit expands your decorative capabilities beyond simple edge work - enabling inlay routing, groove work, and guided profiling on flat panel surfaces including vitrines and frame components. The wide flat-bottom cut and shank-mounted bearing position the bit just above the wood surface, letting you observe results in real time as you work.

Key Features

• Bearing fixed on the shank - guides the cut along panel surfaces and edges, enabling inlay and groove work on furniture panels, vitrines, and drawer fronts that a standard edge-bearing bit cannot reach.
• Wide flat-bottom cut geometry - positions the profile just above the wood surface so you can see the bead forming as you rout, reducing the chance of errors and material waste.
• 1/8" radius classical bead profile (Profile A) - produces consistent, repeatable ornate bead shapes suited to traditional furniture details, cabinet face frames, and decorative millwork.
• Hardwood carbide (HW) cutting edges - hard-wearing carbide material maintains a sharp edge through extended production runs on solid hardwood, softwood, sheet goods, and composites.
• 2-flute (2-tooth) design - dual cutting edges balance the bit during rotation, resulting in a smoother cut finish and reduced vibration on both handheld routers and router tables.
• 1/4" shank diameter - fits standard 1/4" collets found on compact routers and full-size routers alike, making this bit widely compatible with common workshop setups.
• Right-hand rotation - matches the standard rotation direction of virtually all handheld routers and router tables, so no special setup is required.
• 2-1/8" total length - provides sufficient clearance above the collet to accommodate router table use and standard bit-height adjustments without sacrificing rigidity.

Why This Product

• The shank-mounted bearing design opens up decorative routing possibilities not achievable with a piloted edge bit alone - ideal for woodworkers adding classical bead details to inset panels, drawer fronts, and vitrine frames where the profile must run across a flat surface rather than just along an outside edge.
• Profile A delivers a defined 1/8" radius classical bead shape, giving furniture makers and cabinetmakers a reliable template for consistent ornamental profiles across multiple workpieces in a production or custom shop environment.
• With a 1/4" shank, this bit fits both compact trim routers and full-size router tables, so woodworkers with different machine setups can use the same bit without purchasing additional adapters or collet reducers.
• The flat-bottom cut combined with above-surface positioning allows immediate visual feedback during routing - a practical advantage when working on detailed decorative pieces where precision placement of the bead profile is critical.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 865.201.11B
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 3/4"
• Cutting Height: 31/64"
• Radius: 1/8"
• Total Length: 2-1/8"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hardwood Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
• Profile: A

Approved Applications

• Classical bead profiles on furniture panels and face frames
• Decorative groove work on cabinet components and drawer fronts
• Inlay routing on furniture panels and vitrines
• Ornamental bead details on architectural millwork
• Guided profiling on flat panel surfaces