CMT Cove Router Bit 1-1/4-Inch Diameter × 1/2-Inch Cutting Length × 3/8-Inch Radius × 1/4-Inch Shank
3/8-Inch Radius
Cove Router Bit
CMT 837.286.11 is the exact 3/8-inch-radius variant in the 7/8/937 cove-router-bit family. The current official row combines a 1/2-inch cutting length, 1-1/4-inch cutting diameter, 2-1/8-inch overall length, 1/4-inch shank, Z2 HW carbide cutting material, right-hand rotation, and a serviceable guide-bearing system for decorative cove profiles in compatible woodworking.
Main Product Description
CMT 837.286.11 is one exact Item Code within the official 7/8/937 cove-router-bit family. The current verified row specifies a 3/8-inch profile radius, 1/2-inch cutting length, 1-1/4-inch cutting diameter, 2-1/8-inch overall length, 1/4-inch shank, two cutting edges, and RH rotation.
CMT positions this cove-bit family for refined finishing on furniture, doors, and drawer fronts. The bearing-guided concave geometry adds a simple or more decorative cove detail, while the verified HW Z2 configuration identifies two carbide cutting edges and right-hand rotation for this exact variant.
The official row identifies bearing 791.003.00, bearing shield 990.423.00, screw 990.058.00, and hex key 991.057.00 as the matching service components. Correct Item Code selection, collet fit, bearing condition, cutter clearance, guarding, workholding, and equipment limits remain essential for compatible equipment.
Best Fit Applications
Product Highlights
Verified 3/8-Inch Radius
Exact Item Code 837.286.11 combines a 3/8-inch radius, 1/2-inch cutting length, and 1-1/4-inch diameter in the current official variation table.
HW Z2 Cove Geometry
Two carbide cutting edges, right-hand rotation, and bearing guidance define the verified cove configuration for this variant.
Serviceable Bearing System
CMT publishes exact matching codes for the guide bearing, shield, screw, and hex key used with this variant.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Confirm exact Item Code 837.286.11 and a clean compatible 1/4-inch collet; do not select by the 7/8/937 family heading alone. Verify correct bearing assembly, adequate clearance for the 1-1/4-inch cutting diameter, suitable guarding and workholding, and all applicable router and tool operating limits before use.
Decorative Cove Profiling in a Verified 3/8-Inch Format
CMT 837.286.11 combines a 3/8-inch radius, 1/2-inch cutting length, 1-1/4-inch diameter, 2-1/8-inch overall length, 1/4-inch shank, Z2 HW cutting edges, RH rotation, and bearing-guided cove geometry.
Accurate Item Code selection, collet fit, bearing condition, cutter clearance, guarding, workholding, and equipment limits are essential to consistent edge profiling.