Product Description
The Freud 16 mm Brad Point Bit is an industrial-grade carbide tipped boring bit engineered for precision drilling on multiple spindle machines. With a 16 mm cutting diameter, a 10 mm shank fitted with an adjustable top screw, and left-hand rotation, this bit is built to deliver consistent, clean holes in composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods - whether you are running automatic or manual multi-spindle boring equipment. Backed by Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee, this bit is a dependable choice for production woodworking and cabinet manufacturing environments that demand accuracy and long service life.
Key Features
- Industrial carbide tips - resist wear during high-volume production runs, extending tool life significantly compared to standard high-speed steel bits.
- 16 mm cutting diameter with a 10 mm shank and adjustable top screw - ensures compatibility with most multi-spindle boring machines without additional adapters, simplifying setup.
- Left-hand (LH) rotation - specifically designed for left-hand spindle positions on multi-spindle boring machines, ensuring clean entry holes and accurate results.
- 57.5 mm overall length with a 27 mm maximum hole depth - provides the reach needed for common cabinet and furniture boring applications without over-penetrating workpieces.
- Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee - gives buyers long-term assurance and confidence in the tool's durability and quality of manufacture.
- Compatible with drill press and hand-held drill use - adds flexibility across multiple tool setups beyond dedicated boring machines.
Why This Product
- If you need a left-hand rotation brad point bit for a multi-spindle boring machine, this bit is purpose-built for that exact configuration - unlike general-purpose right-hand bits that cannot serve LH spindle positions.
- The carbide-tipped construction means the bit maintains its cutting edge through repeated use on hard or abrasive materials like composites and solid surface - reducing the frequency of bit replacement on busy production lines.
- The adjustable top screw on the 10 mm shank allows this bit to fit most boring machine chucks directly, cutting down on setup time and the need for non-standard tooling.
- Coverage across a wide material range - from softwoods and hardwoods to veneered plywood and composition materials - makes this a single go-to boring bit for shops working with diverse panel and solid wood products.
Specifications
- Brand: Freud
- MPN: BP16057L
- Category: Brad Point Bits
- Diameter: 16 mm
- Length: 57.5 mm
- Shank: 10 mm
- Maximum Hole Depth: 27 mm
- Rotation: LH
- Compatible Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
- Compatible Materials: Composites; Solid Surface; Veneered Plywood; Hardwoods; Softwoods
- Pack Quantity: 1
- Country of Origin: Italy
Approved Applications
- Drills all composition materials, solid surface materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods on automatic or manual multi-spindle boring machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What machines is this brad point bit designed for?
This bit is designed for multiple spindle machines - both automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines. It can also be used with a drill press or hand-held drill. The 10 mm shank with an adjustable top screw makes it compatible with most boring machine chucks.
Why does rotation direction matter, and which direction does this bit rotate?
This bit has left-hand (LH) rotation, meaning it is specifically engineered for left-hand spindle positions on multi-spindle boring machines. Using a bit with the wrong rotation direction for a given spindle can result in poor hole quality and tool damage, so confirming your machine's spindle rotation before selecting a bit is important.
What materials can this Freud brad point bit drill through?
This bit is suitable for drilling composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods. The industrial carbide tips are engineered to handle the demands of both natural wood and engineered or composition panel materials.
What guarantee does this bit come with?
This Freud brad point boring bit is backed by Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee, providing long-term assurance on the quality and durability of the tool.
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