Product Description
CMT 690.114 Profile Knives for Insert Shaper System are precision-engineered shaper knives designed to work with CMT universal cutter heads, delivering consistent molding profiles across a wide range of woodworking applications. Sized at 1-37/64 in. x 5/32 in. (40x4mm) and crafted from alloyed steel, these profile knives bring long-lasting cutting performance to spindle moulders, profile and edging machines, and moulders alike. Sold as a pair of 2 knives, the CMT 690.114 is the right choice for cabinetmakers, millwork shops, and woodworkers who need reliable, repeatable profile shaping results.
Key Features
- Pair of profile knives (40x4mm / 1-37/64 in. x 5/32 in.) - matched sizing ensures balanced cutting and reduces vibration during profiling operations, resulting in smoother surface finishes.
- Made of alloyed steel - provides the hardness and durability needed to maintain a sharp cutting edge through extended production runs on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard.
- Part of the CMT Insert Shaper System - designed to fit CMT universal cutter heads (692 series), allowing quick knife changes and flexible profile switching without replacing the entire cutter head.
- Long-lasting performance - extended knife life reduces downtime and replacement frequency, keeping your shaping operations running efficiently.
- Compatible with a variety of universal cutter heads - the 40x4mm format is a widely accepted insert knife size, making these knives suitable for use across multiple compatible shaper systems.
Why This Product
- Woodworkers who run high-volume molding and profiling work benefit from knives built for long-lasting performance - fewer stops for sharpening or replacement means more time at the machine.
- The 40x4mm insert knife format fits CMT 692 series universal cutter heads, giving shops the flexibility to swap profiles quickly without investing in dedicated one-piece cutter heads for every profile.
- Alloyed steel construction delivers the edge retention and toughness needed to cut cleanly through hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard - covering the full range of materials common in cabinet and millwork production.
- Sold as a pair, these knives arrive ready to load into your cutter head as a matched set, ensuring balanced cutting forces and consistent profile results right out of the package.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 690.114
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Cutting Height: 1-37/64 in.
- Maximum Thickness: 5/32 in.
- Metric Size: 40x4mm
- Material: Alloyed Steel (SP)
- Quantity: 2 knives (sold as a pair)
- System Compatibility: CMT Insert Shaper System - CMT 692 series universal cutter heads
Approved Applications
- Molding and profiling on hardwood and softwood
- Cabinet door making and frame and panel work
- Edge profiling on MDF and chipboard
- Production millwork on spindle moulders and profile and edging machines
Frequently Asked Questions
What cutter heads are these profile knives compatible with?
The CMT 690.114 profile knives are designed for use with CMT 692 series universal cutter heads as part of the CMT Insert Shaper System. The 40x4mm knife format is also accepted by other insert shaper cutter heads that use the same knife size.
How many knives come in each package?
Each package includes 2 knives - sold as a matched pair. Running a matched pair ensures balanced cutting forces and consistent profile quality during shaping operations.
What materials can these profile knives cut?
These alloyed steel profile knives are suitable for shaping hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard - covering the range of materials commonly used in cabinetmaking, millwork, and edge profiling work.
What machines are these knives used with?
The CMT 690.114 profile knives are intended for use on spindle moulders, moulders, and profile and edging machines equipped with a compatible insert shaper cutter head.
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