Product Description
CMT Ovolo Sash Router Bit - Profile C, 1-7/64 in. Diameter x 3/4 in. Cutting Height, 25/64 in. Radius, 1/4 in. Shank is a precision-ground, bearing-guided moulding bit engineered for craftspeople who need clean, repeatable ovolo profiles in sash bar windows, divided light cabinet doors, and stile and rail door constructions. With a 25/64 in. radius and a 1/4 in. shank, this 2-tooth hardwood-rated carbide bit handles both straight and curved frame work, making it an ideal router bit for fine furniture, cabinetry joinery, and glazing bar applications alike.
Key Features
- Profile C Ovolo Sash Geometry - produces the classic rounded ovolo profile used in true divided light doors, sash windows, and stile and rail constructions, delivering consistent results across repeated passes without layout guesswork.
- Bearing-Guided Design - the bearing follower guides the bit along the workpiece edge, allowing curved frames and arched glazing bars to be moulded accurately without the need for a fence, expanding the range of shapes you can produce.
- HW (Hardwood-Grade) Carbide Cutting Tips - high-density carbide holds a sharp edge longer through hardwood and softwood alike, reducing resharpening frequency and keeping moulding profiles crisp over extended production runs.
- 2-Tooth Configuration - dual cutting edges balance the load on each pass, promoting a smooth surface finish on solid wood and reducing tear-out on the delicate ovolo shoulder.
- Right-Hand Rotation - standard RH rotation is compatible with virtually all handheld routers and router tables, making this bit a straightforward drop-in for existing setups.
- 1/4 in. Shank - fits the most common collet size on compact and mid-size routers, giving hobbyists and professionals flexible machine compatibility without adapters.
- Total Length of 2-13/32 in. - sufficient overall reach to clear router collets and allow full cutting height engagement at 3/4 in., even in thicker frame stock.
Why This Product
- If you need to mill authentic divided light door panels or sash bar window frames, the Profile C ovolo shape is specifically designed for that joinery - not a general-purpose roundover that requires improvisation.
- The bearing-guided construction means curved and arched frame members can be moulded with the same bit used for straight runs, eliminating the need for a separate curved-work setup or template jig.
- At a 25/64 in. radius and 3/4 in. cutting height, this bit produces a proportioned ovolo profile well suited to traditional furniture and cabinet door scales, where an oversized or undersized radius would look out of place.
- The 1/4 in. shank opens this bit to compact routers and trim routers commonly used for detail work and small-scale cabinet making, not just heavy floor-standing machines.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 855.308.11F
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 1-7/64 in.
- Cutting Height: 3/4 in.
- Total Length: 2-13/32 in.
- Radius: 25/64 in.
- Shank: 1/4 in.
- Profile: C
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Material: HW (Hardwood-Grade Carbide)
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
Approved Applications
- True divided light cabinet door making
- Sash bar window frame moulding
- Stile and rail door constructions
- Curved glazing bar and arched frame moulding
- Fine furniture joinery requiring an ovolo profile
- Cove-profile drawer handle forming (using cove configuration)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this bit be used to rout curved or arched frame members, or is it limited to straight edges?
Because the bit uses a bearing guide rather than relying solely on a fence, it can follow curved workpiece edges. This means arched glazing bars and curved sash frames can be moulded with the same bit used for straight stile and rail work.
What routers are compatible with the 1/4 in. shank on this bit?
The 1/4 in. shank fits any router equipped with a 1/4 in. collet - a size found on most compact handheld routers, trim routers, and many mid-size plunge routers. It is also usable in a router table setup that accepts 1/4 in. shank bits.
What does Profile C mean, and how is it different from other ovolo sash profiles?
Profile C refers to a specific CMT ovolo geometry that defines the exact radius (25/64 in.) and proportions of the moulded edge. Different profile letters in the sash series correspond to different radii and cutting heights, allowing woodworkers to choose the scale of ovolo that best suits their door or window frame dimensions.
What materials can this bit cut effectively?
The HW hardwood-grade carbide tips are suited to solid hardwood and softwood species commonly used in cabinet door and sash window construction. The carbide grade is selected to maintain edge sharpness through the dense grain and varying hardness found in furniture-grade lumber.
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