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Carbide tipped to last longer, this bit is equipped with the bearing above the cutter letting you work with the template on top of the wood. This gives you a clear view of what you are routing so you can work confidently and accurately. Pair up the tool with your template to produce cabinet and furniture pieces, signs, toys and any other creative project. This bit features super-strength superior steel body, Non-Stick Orange Shield Coating and cutting edges made of SinterHip Hi-Density Industrial Chrome Carbide for a long-lasting performance. After a test performed by Wood Magazine, CMT orange bits have been rated the first overall router bits compared to other brands.
From the Manufacturer
Many complicated template jobs that are usually done with a band-saw or a scrollsaw can be just as easily and efficiently carried out with a CMT top bearing Pattern Bit. To avoid unnecessary damage to the template or the bit, make sure to set the cutter lower than the template.
BTN-TX
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
I like this brand of bits and have several. Sharp & straight, and bearing is smooth.
Peter Twigg
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
Thought I'd give orange tools a try, Carbide shattered first use. finished the project with my old bit with no issues Won't be buying again.
ryan
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
Awesome bits that come very sharp and are very accurately produced. perfect pattern cuts and very little to now blowout even using them on unsupported stock
THT
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
Sharp nice blades. Unfortunately bearing became stiff after one use. Probably not well sealed from dust.
Terrence Walsh
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
I have a number of CMT router bits so I was not surprised at how SHARP this bit was. It is still VERY sharp after a bunch of template work on plywood. The bottom of every cavity routed was smooth and even. There was zero wiggle on the metal plate inserted later in the cavity.The photo shows a 1/4-inch shaft. Description says 1/2-inch. Received 1/2-inch shaft as described.The bearing was as smooth as you could want for use with a template. Outside diameters of the bearing and the bit matched precisely (as I expected from CMT).Nice bit.
Jeff F
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
Bit is nicely made, but is a little undersized from 3/4". About 9 thou as near as I can tell. The carbide seems to be very good quality, and the bearing and lock collar fit well. Overall, a quality bit.
Schrand
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2014
CMT is my go-to brand for router bits. This one runs true and is very sharp right out of the box, just like their other bits. The bearing runs smoothly and it works great for template work.
Luis
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2008
Before using this bit I had a Bosch bit with similar specs. I must say that once I tried the CMT, I realized the difference in quality. The CMT bit produced very fine shavings as opposed to just dust and little pieces from the (also brand new) bosch bit. The picture shown seems to be for the 1/4 inch shank. I will definitely spend more money on this quality bits from now on.
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