This straight bit can withstand even the heaviest work load and still give you a smooth, precise cut every time. They also provide exceptional chip ejection to allow cleaner and more constant cutting. To be used on wood, wood composites for multiple applications such as right-angle joints, box joints, mortise and tenons, rabbets, union, tongue and groove joints and even more. 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 CMT’s straight bits offer the full package of features that define our top-quality tools: razor-sharp edges, special high-strength steel and the finest micrograin carbide. Our straight bits can withstand even the heaviest work load and still give you a smooth, precise cut every time. They also provide exceptional chip ejection to allow cleaner and more constant cutting. The surfaces of all CMT bits are protected with our unique orange P.T.F.E. industrial coating to help keep the bit from collecting resin, pitch and other residue. CMT’s selection of 62 straight bits allows production at an industrial scale on a variety of plywood, composites and natural woods.