CMT 307.060.11 Dowel Drill 6 x 40 x 67mm RH by CMT is a precision-engineered 6mm boring tool built for clean, accurate blind hole drilling in furniture manufacturing, cabinet making, and panel processing applications. Featuring a super-strength steel body with a hardmetal (HW) cutting head, this right-hand rotation dowel drill delivers flat-bottom holes with crisp, tear-out-free walls - making it the reliable choice for dowel joinery in chipboard, MDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels.

Key Features

• Super-strength steel body with HW (hardmetal) cutting head - combines durability and edge retention so the drill maintains consistent bore quality over extended production runs without premature wear.
• Precision-balanced centre point - keeps the bit on-axis from the first contact, reducing wander and delivering accurately positioned holes that align perfectly for dowel insertion and panel assembly.
• 2 HW precision-ground cutting edges (Z2) - hardmetal cutting edges shear material cleanly on each rotation, producing smooth bore walls and a flat bottom ideal for blind hole dowel connections.
• 2 negatively ground spurs (V2) - the negative grind geometry scores the material at the bore perimeter before the cutting edges remove the waste, preventing surface tearout and chip-out on veneered, laminated, or coated panels.
• Right-hand (RH) rotation - compatible with standard right-hand spindles on multi-spindle CNC boring machines and CNC boring centers, requiring no adapter reconfiguration.
• 8x20mm parallel shank - standardised shank dimensions seat securely in common boring machine chucks and spindle blocks for reliable grip and minimal runout.
• 6mm cutting diameter with 40mm cutting height - matched to standard 6mm dowels and providing sufficient boring depth for structural blind-hole joints in panels and solid wood components.

Why This Product

• The negatively ground spur geometry protects laminate, veneer, and coated panel surfaces from chipping at the bore edge - critical in furniture and cabinet production where surface quality directly affects finished product appearance.
• The 40mm cutting height gives enough boring depth for solid dowel joints in thicker panel sections without requiring a longer, more flexible bit that could introduce runout or chatter.
• Hardmetal (HW) cutting edges and a precision-balanced centre point work together to maintain hole position accuracy across repeated cycles - reducing setup corrections and scrap rates in high-volume boring operations.
• The 8x20mm parallel shank fits directly into standard boring machine spindles, making this drill a straightforward drop-in for multi-spindle CNC boring centers and panel processing lines without special tooling.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 307.060.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Description: Dowel Drill 6x40x67mm RH
• Diameter: 6mm
• Cutting Height: 40mm
• Total Length: 67mm
• Shank: 8x20mm
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Number of Spurs: 2
• Sharpening: Negatively ground spurs
• Blade Material: HW (Hardmetal / Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Blind hole drilling for dowel connections in panel and solid wood assemblies
• Furniture manufacturing and cabinet making
• Panel drilling in chipboard, MDF, HDF, and coated panels
• Boring in hardwood, softwood, and plywood
• CNC boring center and multi-spindle boring machine operations
• Laminate and veneered panel processing requiring clean, chip-free bore edges