CMT 308.130.11 Dowel Drill - 33/64" x 1-3/16" x 2-17/64" Right-Hand by CMT is a precision carbide-tipped boring tool engineered for clean, accurate blind hole drilling in solid wood, chipboard, MDF, HDF, plywood, laminates, and coated panels. With a 13mm cutting diameter, a 30mm cutting height, and a compact 57.5mm overall length, this short-series dowel drill is optimized for use in multi-spindle boring machines, CNC boring centers, and panel processing equipment where consistent, flat-bottom hole quality is critical to joinery and assembly workflows.

Key Features

• Tungsten Carbide (HW) Cutting Material - hard carbide construction maintains a sharp cutting edge through high-volume production runs in chipboard, MDF, hardwood, and laminated panels, reducing the need for frequent tool changes.
• Negatively Ground Spurs (2 spurs) - precision-ground negative spur geometry scores the material cleanly at the perimeter before the main cutting edges engage, producing flat-bottom holes with smooth bore walls and virtually no tearout or fiber lifting.
• 2-Tooth Cutting Configuration - dual cutting teeth balance chip evacuation and cutting efficiency, supporting consistent hole quality across both solid wood and engineered wood substrates.
• 10 x 20mm Parallel Shank - standardized shank dimensions provide secure, repeatable seating in multi-spindle boring heads and CNC toolholders, minimizing runout and maintaining bore accuracy across high-cycle operations.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - designed for standard right-hand spindle direction used in the majority of industrial boring machines and CNC boring centers, making it a direct-fit replacement in most production setups.
• Short-Series Length (57.5mm total) - the compact 57.5mm overall length keeps the tool within the clearance envelope of multi-spindle heads and panel processing centers, allowing dense spindle configurations without interference.
• 30mm Cutting Height - a 30mm cutting depth provides sufficient dowel pocket depth for standard furniture and cabinet joinery, while the short body minimizes vibration and deflection during drilling.

Why This Product

• The negatively ground spur geometry and tungsten carbide construction work together to deliver clean, splinter-free entry and exit in laminated panels and coated surfaces - reducing sanding, patching, or rework in finish-sensitive cabinet and furniture production.
• The standardized 10 x 20mm parallel shank and short-series 57.5mm body make this bit a compatible replacement across a wide range of multi-spindle CNC boring machines and panel processing centers without requiring toolholder modifications.
• With a 13mm cutting diameter and 30mm cutting height, this dowel drill covers the most common blind dowel hole dimensions used in flat-pack furniture, cabinet carcass assembly, and architectural millwork joinery.
• Right-hand rotation matches the standard spindle direction of production boring equipment, so the tool drops into existing workflows without reprogramming or spindle reconfiguration.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 308.130.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 13mm (33/64")
• Cutting Height: 30mm (1-3/16")
• Total Length: 57.5mm (2-17/64")
• Shank: 10 x 20mm
• Number of Spurs: 2
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Sharpening: Negatively ground spurs
• Blade Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Series: Short Series

Approved Applications

• Chipboard and particle board
• MDF (medium-density fiberboard)
• HDF (high-density fiberboard)
• Hardwood
• Softwood
• Plywood
• Laminates
• Coated panels
• Blind dowel hole drilling for cabinet and furniture assembly
• Multi-spindle CNC boring machines
• CNC boring centers
• Panel processing centers
• Boring machines with adapter or chuck