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

CMT Round-Nose Router Bit - 1/2 in. Shank

Create Custom Engravings and Decorative Grooves with Precision

Personalize doors, drawer fronts, cabinet panels, signs, cutting boards, and other flat wood surfaces with the CMT Round-Nose Router Bit. Designed for creating smooth, rounded-bottom grooves and decorative engravings, this router bit gives woodworkers the flexibility to add distinctive designs and signature details to their projects.

The CMT round-nose bit features a 1 in. diameter, 1-1/4 in. cutter height, and 1/2 in. shank, making it well suited for a wide range of woodworking and decorative routing applications. Use it to create rounded grooves, recessed details, decorative veining, and engraving patterns in wood and wood-based materials. When mounted in a router table, the extended cutter height allows you to work with materials up to approximately 1.24 in. deep.

This versatile router bit is an excellent choice for creating the "juice groove" commonly used on charcuterie and serving boards. It can also be used for decorative work on cabinet doors, drawer fronts, furniture components, signs, and custom woodworking projects. The rounded cutting profile produces clean, attractive results that can add both function and visual character to your work.

Versatile Decorative Routing

For more elaborate designs, pair your routing setup with a suitable template to create repeatable patterns and custom motifs. The round-nose profile is especially popular with professional sign makers, cabinetmakers, furniture builders, craft makers, and hobbyists who want to add personalized details to their projects.

Shop Tip: When creating deeper grooves or cove-style edges, multiple passes are recommended. Start with a shallow initial cut and gradually increase the depth with each pass. This technique helps reduce splintering and tear-out while producing a cleaner, more controlled finish.

Product Features

• 1 in. cutter diameter for broad, rounded grooves and decorative profiles
• 1-1/4 in. cutter height for extended cutting applications
• 1/2 in. shank for compatibility with routers and router tables designed for 1/2 in. shanks
• Creates smooth, rounded-bottom grooves and decorative engravings
• Ideal for juice grooves in charcuterie and serving boards
• Suitable for doors, drawer fronts, panels, signs, furniture, and other woodworking projects
• Designed for use in wood and wood-based materials
• Excellent choice for professional and hobby woodworking applications

Whether you're adding a functional juice groove to a serving board or creating a distinctive decorative pattern on a cabinet door, the CMT Round-Nose Router Bit provides a versatile solution for detailed woodworking and engraving applications.