CMT Bearing-Guided Flush Trim Router Bit 3/8" Dia x 1/2" Cut, 1/4" Shank
HW Z2
Flush Trim Router Bit
CMT 806.096.11 is the exact short-cut 3/8-inch diameter variant in the Series 7/8/906 flush-trim family. It combines a 1/2-inch cutting length, 2-3/16-inch overall length, 1/4-inch shank, two HW carbide cutting edges, right-hand rotation, shield 990.422.00, and bearing 791.002.00 for precision laminate trimming, template routing, edge duplication, and shallow flush-trim work.
Main Product Description
CMT 806.096.11 is the exact imperial variant in the official 7/8/906 Flush Trim Router Bits family. The North American row specifies I = 1/2 inch, D = 3/8 inch, L = 2-3/16 inches, S = 1/4 inch, Z = 2, MAT = HW, and RH rotation.
CMT’s worldwide metric table publishes the same Item Code with a 12.9 mm cutting length, 9.53 mm cutting diameter, 55.5 mm overall length, and 6.35 mm shank. The family is intended for precision laminate work and quick template-guided routing with a clean finished edge.
The exact variation row identifies shield 990.422.00 and bearing 791.002.00. The bearing measures 3/8 inch outside diameter, 3/16 inch bore, and 3.2 mm width. CMT also publishes undersized bearing 791.062.00 at 9.3 mm as the replacement guide option after resharpening changes the cutter diameter.
Best Fit Applications
Product Highlights
Compact 1/2-Inch Cutting Length
The short cutting edge supports controlled flush trimming where a full 1-inch cutting length is unnecessary.
Verified HW Z2 Geometry
Two HW carbide cutting edges and right-hand rotation provide the exact cutting configuration published for Item Code 806.096.11.
Matched Bearing and Shield
CMT identifies bearing 791.002.00 and shield 990.422.00 for this exact short-cut flush-trim variant.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Use CMT 806.096.11 only in a compatible router with a clean, undamaged 1/4-inch collet. Inspect bearing 791.002.00 for free rotation, play, contamination, and damage, and confirm shield 990.422.00 is correctly seated with the bearing shield orientation maintained during reassembly. The guide bearing must contact the intended template or finished reference surface without forcing the cutter sideways. Secure the workpiece and template, verify cutter and bearing clearance, feed against cutter rotation, and follow the router and tool manufacturers’ speed, projection, guarding, and workholding limits.
Short-Cut 3/8-Inch Flush Trimming with HW Carbide
CMT 806.096.11 combines a 3/8-inch cutting diameter, 1/2-inch cutting length, 1/4-inch shank, Z2 HW carbide geometry, and right-hand rotation.
The verified 791.002.00 bearing, 990.422.00 shield, and optional undersized 791.062.00 post-resharpening guide complete the Series 7/8/906 service record.