Product Description
The Freud 6 mm Brad Point Bit is an industrial-grade carbide tipped boring bit engineered for professional woodworking and cabinet manufacturing applications. Designed specifically for use in multiple spindle boring machines, this 6 mm diameter bit delivers clean, precise entry points across a wide range of wood-based and composite materials - making it a dependable choice for high-volume production environments and shop floor drilling operations alike. With a 70 mm overall length and a 10 mm shank fitted with an adjustable top screw, it integrates seamlessly with most automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines for consistent, repeatable results.
Key Features
- Industrial carbide tips - provide exceptional hardness and edge retention, extending tool life well beyond standard high-speed steel bits in demanding production environments
- 10 mm shank with adjustable top screw - ensures broad compatibility with most boring machines, reducing the need for adapters or specialized tooling
- 6 mm diameter with 70 mm overall length and 35 mm maximum hole depth - sized precisely for cabinetry joinery, shelf pin holes, and other standard woodworking boring applications
- Right hand rotation - matches the standard spindle direction of most drill presses and multi-spindle boring machines, ensuring drop-in compatibility without setup modifications
- Compatible with drill press and hand held drill - offers flexibility to move between stationary production equipment and portable drilling tools as the job requires
- Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - backs the bit against manufacturing defects, providing long-term confidence in the investment
- Made in Italy - produced to Freud's established quality standards for professional cutting tools
Why This Product
- The carbide-tipped brad point design delivers a precise center point entry and clean perimeter scoring, meaning less tearout on veneered plywood, hardwoods, and solid surface materials - critical when appearance of the finished workpiece matters
- The 10 mm shank with an adjustable top screw makes this bit compatible with most boring machines without requiring machine-specific tooling, saving time and money in mixed-machine shops
- Built for automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines, this bit supports high-throughput cabinet and furniture production where consistent hole quality across dozens or hundreds of parts is essential
- Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee means the bit is backed against defects for the long term - a meaningful assurance for production environments where tool reliability directly affects output
Specifications
- Brand: Freud
- MPN: BP60070R
- Category: Brad Point Bits
- Diameter: 6 mm
- Length: 70 mm
- Shank: 10 mm
- Maximum Hole Depth: 35 mm
- Rotation: RH
- 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 types of materials can this brad point bit drill through?
This bit is designed to drill composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods. The industrial carbide tip maintains cutting performance across all of these material types in both production and shop environments.
Is this bit compatible with hand held drills as well as multi-spindle boring machines?
Yes. While the bit is specifically engineered for automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines, it is also compatible with drill presses and hand held drills, giving it versatility across different drilling setups.
What shank size does this bit use and will it fit my boring machine?
The bit features a 10 mm shank with an adjustable top screw. This configuration is designed to be compatible with most boring machines without requiring additional adapters.
What is the maximum hole depth this bit can achieve?
The maximum hole depth for this bit is 35 mm. The overall length of the bit is 70 mm, with a 6 mm cutting diameter, making it well suited for standard cabinetry and joinery boring tasks within that depth range.
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