CMT Round-Nose Bit - 1/2 in. Dia. x 1-1/4 in. H. - 1/2 in. Shank

CMT Round-Nose Bit - 1/2 in. Dia. x 1-1/4 in. Cutter Height - 1/2 in. Shank

Create Custom Engravings and Decorative Details with Precision

The CMT Round-Nose Bit is designed for creating smooth, rounded grooves, decorative channels, and custom engraving in wood and wood-based materials. With a 1/2 in. diameter, 1-1/4 in. cutter height, and 1/2 in. shank, this router bit provides the cutting depth needed for a wide range of woodworking and decorative applications.

Use this round-nose bit to personalize cabinet doors, drawer fronts, panels, signs, cutting boards, and other flat wood surfaces with your own designs. When mounted in a router table, the extended cutter height allows you to work materials up to approximately 1.24 in. deep, making it a versatile choice for both detailed decorative work and deeper grooves.

The rounded cutting profile is particularly useful for producing smooth-bottomed grooves and decorative channels, including the popular "juice groove" found on charcuterie and cutting boards. It is also an excellent choice for sign makers, cabinetmakers, furniture builders, craft makers, and woodworking enthusiasts looking to add distinctive details to their projects.

Versatile Decorative Routing

For more elaborate designs, pair the bit with a suitable template and routing setup to reproduce consistent patterns on multiple projects. Templates can help create unique decorative details on doors, drawer fronts, signs, and panels while maintaining accuracy from one piece to the next.

Shop Tips

Multiple passes are recommended when creating deeper grooves or cove-style edges. Begin with a shallow initial pass and gradually increase the cutting depth. This technique helps reduce splintering, improves control, and produces a cleaner finished surface.

• Bit Diameter: 1/2 in.
• Cutter Height: 1-1/4 in.
• Shank Diameter: 1/2 in.
• Profile: Round nose
• Applications: Engraving, decorative grooves, channels, juice grooves, signs, doors, drawer fronts, and panels
• Recommended Use: Wood and wood-based materials
• Router Setup: Suitable for router table applications

Whether you're adding a functional juice groove to a cutting board or creating intricate decorative details on cabinetry and furniture, the CMT Round-Nose Bit delivers a practical combination of cutting depth, versatility, and smooth rounded profiling for professional and hobby woodworking projects.