Insert Router Bits & Kits

Vortex insert router bits for CNC routers. Each body is sold with its inserts, and each product page says what comes with it. The table lists every bit on this page by cutter and shank. Replacement inserts and Torx driver wrenches are on Replacement Inserts & Parts.

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Insert V-groove cutters

For V-grooves in panels that will be folded: the angle of the insert stays constant and accurate right down to the point of the tool, and the inserts of the 90° included cutters (IVB-30, IVB-40 and IVB-50) are indexable. Included angles: 45°, 60°, 90° and 120°. The 8065, 8080, 8085 and 8090 are one-piece tools with the HSK63F taper built in, so no collet or holder is needed.

Insert spoilboard cutters

Straight-face cutters for surfacing MDF, particle board and balsa core. The body holds the insert in place so it does not pivot on the cutter. The 2-1/2" cutter has two wings. The 3" and 4" cutters have three wings. The 8030, 8040 and 8045 are one-piece tools with the HSK63F taper built in. Flange length: 85mm (8030 and 8040) or 115mm (8045). Foam spoiler mats for vacuum tables are on Spoiler Mats.

MDF door tooling

Used together, these bits make a solid MDF door look like five-piece construction: the outside door edge bit separates the door and profiles its edge in one pass, the inside roughing bit roughs out the inside profile, the corner cleaning bit cleans the inside corners so they look square, and the raised panel bit adds the panel raise. One 7962 body takes all six outside door edge inserts, and the 7964 and 7965 bodies each take a large bead (3/8" radius) or a small bead (1/4" radius) insert. The 7900 set has four of these bodies with their inserts.

Dovetail drawer and shaker door

The 9101 body takes round edge (INS-9101) or square edge (INS-9282) dovetail inserts, so a flat table CNC router can make dovetail drawer boxes. It is sold here with a 1/2" or 3/4" shank. The 7600 kit adds two 3115 compression spirals to the 1/2" shank 9101 body with INS-9282 inserts. The 8300 shaker door cutter roughs out the center panel of a shaker style MDF door. The 8310 shaker door kit adds a 3850 60° V-point bit, a 3189 mortise compression bit and two 1310 downcut bits to the 8300 body.

Hold the 1/2" and 3/4" shank bits in collets or shrink fit holders. Need a body, insert or profile that isn't listed? Call (440) 462-0619 or email sales@clebitco.com.