CMT Beading Bit - 3/16 in. R. - 1/2 in. Shank

CMT Corner Beading Bit - 1 in. Diameter - 1/2 in. Shank

Create elegant rounded corner details on furniture, cabinetry, table legs, and custom woodworking projects with the CMT Corner Beading Router Bit. Designed with a smaller cutting diameter near the bearing compared to traditional bull nose bits, this router bit produces distinctive bead profiles with smooth, consistent results.

Use a single pass to create a clean rounded edge, or make two passes to form a complete round corner bead for classic decorative detailing. Ideal for adding professional craftsmanship to furniture components and architectural millwork.

FEATURES:

• Creates attractive rounded corner beads and decorative edge details on furniture, cabinetry, and trim.
• Smaller cutting diameter near the bearing provides a unique profile compared to standard bull nose bits.
• One-pass operation creates a rounded edge; two passes produce a full-round corner bead.
• Precision-ground carbide cutting edges deliver clean cuts and long-lasting performance.
• 1/2 in. shank provides compatibility with most professional router systems.
• Designed for use on table legs, furniture components, and other detailed woodworking applications.

Safety Tips:

• Always wear a dust mask and eye protection when routing.
• Never use damaged or worn router bits.
• Operate the bit at the recommended feed rate without forcing the cut.
• When making initial cuts with smaller diameter bits, use multiple passes for safer operation and improved results.

How CMT Produces High-Quality Router Bits

• Turning, Milling, and Cutting: CMT uses fully automated CNC machinery operated by specially trained technicians to produce router bit bodies and shanks with exceptional accuracy, balance, and consistency.
• Heat-Forged Steel Bodies: Large diameter bits may undergo a heat-forging process that creates a radial grain structure, increasing strength, durability, and resistance to demanding woodworking applications.
• Advanced Brazing Technology: CMT's computerized brazing process creates a strong silver-copper-silver bond between carbide and steel while providing shock absorption to protect carbide tips during heavy cutting.
• Application-Specific Carbide: CMT formulates carbide grades specifically for different materials and cutting applications, balancing hardness, durability, and impact resistance.
• Precision Grinding and Sharpening: Multi-axis CNC grinding machines sharpen each cutting edge to exact specifications, creating razor-sharp profiles with excellent cutting performance and longevity.