CMT 307.090.11 Dowel Drill 9 x 40 x 67mm RH is a precision-engineered boring tool from CMT, purpose-built for blind hole drilling in furniture production, cabinet making, and panel processing applications. With a 9mm cutting diameter, a 40mm cutting height, and a compact 67mm overall length, this right-hand rotation drill delivers clean, accurate dowel holes in solid wood, chipboard, MDF, and laminates. Its tungsten carbide (HW) cutting head paired with a super-strength steel body makes it a reliable choice for multi-spindle boring machines and CNC boring centers where consistency and bore quality are critical.

Key Features

• Super-strength steel body with HW (tungsten carbide) head - the carbide-tipped cutting head holds a sharp edge far longer than standard steel tools, reducing downtime for tool changes during high-volume panel boring operations.
• Precision balanced centre point - ensures the drill registers accurately on the workpiece surface at the start of each bore, producing consistently centered holes and tight-tolerance dowel fits across repeated operations.
• 2 HW precision ground cutting edges (Z2) - dual carbide cutting edges provide a balanced cutting action that minimizes vibration, reduces heat buildup, and delivers flat-bottomed blind holes with smooth bore walls.
• 2 negatively ground spurs (V2) - the negatively ground spur geometry scores the material fibers ahead of the cutting edges, preventing tearout and chipping at the hole entrance, which is critical when boring laminates, coated panels, and fine-face chipboard.
• 8 x 20mm parallel shank - the 8mm shank is compatible with standard multi-spindle boring machine chucks and CNC boring center tool holders, making this drill a straightforward drop-in for existing setups.
• Right-hand rotation (RH) - matched to the vast majority of vertical boring spindles found on panel processing equipment, ensuring correct chip evacuation and cutting direction without the need for special machine configurations.

Why This Product

• The negatively ground spur geometry is specifically designed to protect face materials during entry, making this drill a strong choice for boring coated panels, high-pressure laminates, and melamine-faced chipboard where surface quality is non-negotiable.
• At 9mm diameter with a 40mm cutting height, this drill is sized for standard furniture dowel connections - giving cabinet makers and panel fabricators a dedicated tool that matches common dowel pin specifications without requiring adapter sleeves or oversizing.
• The precision balanced centre point reduces drill walk at the start of the bore, which is especially valuable on high-speed multi-spindle machines where even minor positioning errors can compound across dozens of simultaneous holes.
• The tungsten carbide (HW) construction extends edge retention across demanding production runs in abrasive materials like MDF and HDF, helping shops maintain hole quality without frequent resharpening or replacement cycles.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 307.090.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Product Type: Dowel Drill
• Diameter: 9mm
• Cutting Height: 40mm
• Total Length: 67mm
• Shank: 8 x 20mm
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2 (Z2)
• Number of Spurs: 2 (V2)
• Spur Sharpening: Negatively ground spurs
• Blade Material: HW (tungsten carbide)
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Blind hole drilling for dowel connections
• Furniture manufacturing and assembly boring
• Cabinet making and casework panel drilling
• Panel processing on CNC boring centers and multi-spindle machines
• Boring in solid hardwood and softwood
• Boring in chipboard, MDF, and HDF
• Drilling laminates and coated or melamine-faced panels