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Infinity Tools Shape-Up Radius Backcutter Shaper Cutter, 3/4" Bore

Regular price $79.90

The Infinity Tools Shape-Up Radius Backcutter Shaper Cutter works together with any of our Shape-Up raised panel shaper cutters to rabbet the back of 3/4"-thick door panels. Used with a raised panel cutter and rub collar, it leaves a clean 1/4"-thick tongue so your panels fit perfectly into the grooves of your rail-and-stile frames. It's a key companion piece in our Shape-Up carbide shaper cutter system.

Perfectly fitting raised panels

A backcutter puts a gentle radius and rabbet on the rear face of a raised panel, reducing the panel's edge thickness to a consistent tongue. Pairing this backcutter with your front raised-panel profile produces a balanced panel that seats cleanly and consistently — the hallmark of professional-quality cabinet doors.

Key specifications

  • Bore: 3/4"
  • Profile: Radius
  • Cutter diameter: 3-1/2"
  • Cutter height: 1/2"
  • Cutter radius: 1/8"
  • Designed for: 3/4"-thick panels; leaves a 1/4"-thick tongue

Pairs well with

Use this backcutter alongside our raised-panel cutters and rub collars from the shaper cutters and accessories collection. Building cabinet doors? See our door-making tools and the full Shape-Up shaper cutter range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a radius backcutter do?

It rabbets and radiuses the back of a raised panel to reduce the edge to a consistent tongue thickness, so the panel fits cleanly into the groove of a rail-and-stile frame. See the full Shape-Up shaper cutter system.

What size panels is this backcutter designed for?

It's designed for 3/4"-thick door panels and, when used with a raised panel cutter and rub collar, leaves a 1/4"-thick tongue for a proper fit in standard frame grooves.

What is the bore size of this shaper cutter?

It has a 3/4" bore, which fits 3/4" shaper spindles. Browse more shaper cutters and accessories.

Do I need a raised panel cutter to use the backcutter?

Yes. The backcutter is designed to be used in conjunction with our Shape-Up raised panel shaper cutters and a rub collar; together they form the complete raised-panel profile.

What are the cutter dimensions?

The cutter is 3-1/2" in diameter with a 1/2" cutter height and a 1/8" cutter radius, producing a gentle radius on the back of the panel.

Why rabbet the back of a raised panel?

Rabbeting the back creates a consistent tongue thickness so the panel seats properly in the frame groove and the front profile stands proud the right amount, giving a balanced, professional look.

Is this cutter carbide?

Yes, it's part of the Shape-Up carbide shaper cutter line, which uses long-lasting carbide cutting edges that can be professionally re-sharpened.

What is a rub collar and do I need one?

A rub collar (bearing) controls the depth of cut on a shaper by riding against the workpiece. You'll use one with the backcutter and raised-panel cutter to set the profile. See shaper cutters and accessories.

Can I use this on a router table instead of a shaper?

This is a shaper cutter with a 3/4" bore and is intended for use on a spindle shaper. For router-table panel work, use dedicated raised-panel router bits from our router bits.

What projects use a radius backcutter?

Frame-and-panel cabinet doors, raised-panel wainscoting, and any project with floating raised panels that need a consistent, well-fitting tongue. See our door-making tools.