The Freud 1/4" Precision Shear Forstner Bit (PB-001) is an Austrian-crafted boring tool engineered for woodworkers who demand clean, flat-bottom holes with minimal splintering or chipping. Designed for use in a drill press or handheld drill, this 1/4" diameter bit cuts through hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, composites, and solid surface materials with precision and speed. Whether you are drilling pocket holes, overlapping holes, or clean through-holes, the Freud Precision Shear geometry delivers results that competing Forstner bit designs simply cannot match at equivalent rotational speeds.

Key Features

• Razor sharp serrated edge for fast and flawless cutting - the double-ground serrated rim slices through the rotation of the bit continuously, reducing splintering and chipping so finished holes require little to no sanding.
• Quality Forged Construction for extended life - forged steel construction gives the bit greater durability and resistance to wear, meaning fewer replacements and longer service between sharpenings.
• Ultra Sharp Spur to ensure an accurate starting hole - the precisely ground center spur anchors the bit on contact, preventing wandering and delivering consistent hole placement every time.
• Steep Angled Cutting Edges - produce holes that are smooth and flat, and create "chisel-like" curls for fast, clean chip removal - steep cutting geometry evacuates material efficiently so chips and dust do not accumulate in the cutting zone, reducing friction, heat buildup, and premature dulling.
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - backed by a lifetime guarantee, this bit represents a long-term investment in consistent boring performance rather than a disposable tool.
• Multiple cutting edges with greater shearing action - the unique geometric design allows faster rotational speeds and more efficient cutting compared to conventional single-edge Forstner bit configurations.

Why This Product

• Conventional Forstner bit designs generate fine chips and dust that collect in the cutting area, increasing heat and friction that dull the bit prematurely - the Precision Shear geometry evacuates material as chisel-like curls instead, keeping the cutting zone clear and the edge sharper longer.
• At just 1/4" diameter, this is one of the smallest Forstner bit sizes available, making it the right choice for precise, small-diameter flat-bottom holes in fine woodworking, cabinetry, or furniture work where a standard twist bit would leave a pointed recess instead of a clean flat floor.
• Compatibility with both a drill press and a handheld drill gives this bit versatile use across workshop and job-site environments without requiring dedicated machinery.
• The 3-1/2" overall length and 1/4" shank allow the bit to fit standard drill chucks while providing enough reach for pocket holes and through-boring applications in hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, composites, and solid surface materials.

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• Sub-Brand: Precision Shear
• Manufacturer Part Number: PB-001
• Category: Forstner Bits
• Diameter: 1/4"
• Length: 3-1/2"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Rotation: RH
• Compatible Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
• Compatible Materials: Composites; Solid Surface; Veneered Plywood; Hardwoods; Softwoods
• Pack Quantity: 1
• Country of Origin: Austria

Approved Applications

• Drilling flat bottom holes, pocket holes, or overlapping holes in plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods.