What are ogee router cutters?

Ogee cutters are one of the most popular types of traditional decorative moulding cutter. 

They have sides made up of two curves: one convex and one concave, and are designed to produce the ogee profile in the surface or on the edges of materials.

An ogee refers to an S-shaped contour. Two ogees placed opposite one another form what's known as an ‘ogee arch’. This shape is very common in architecture.

An ogee router cutter with a guide can cut an ogee on the edge of materials. One without a guide can produce an ogee arch across the face of materials

Design 

Flutes

Most ogee router cutters have two flutes and so should produce a reasonably clean finish.

For more information, see:  What are the parts of a Trend router cutter?

Bottom cut

Some ogee cutters have cutting edges that extend across the base, allowing them to be used in a plunge router to cut grooves in the surface of materials.

Models without a central tip must enter the material from the edge. 

Guides

Some models of ogee cutter have a bearing guide located beneath the cutting edges; others do not have a guide at all. 

Applications

Below are some of the most common applications for which ogee router cutters are used. 

Furniture embellishments

Ogee cutters are commonly used to embellish the surface of materials. Examples include the backs of chairs, cupboard doors, and headboards. 

Panel cutting

Ogee cutters are often used in the surface of door or cabinet panels, to give a "raised" appearance. 

Edge moulding

The ogee profile is commonly created on the edges of cabinets, table tops, mirrors and picture frames to create a sophisticated and elegant touch. 

Ranges

Ogee router cutters are available in the following Trend ranges: 

• Professional TCT and STC router cutters

• Trade router cutters

• CraftPro router cutters

• Replaceable tip cutters