CMT 310.055.11 Dowel Drill - 7/32" x 1 1/16" x 2 17/64" Right-Hand by CMT is a precision-engineered, carbide-tipped boring tool built for clean, accurate blind-hole drilling in panel processing and woodworking production environments. Designed for the short series (57.5mm total length), this 7/32" diameter dowel drill delivers flat-bottom bores with minimal tearout - making it a reliable choice for cabinetmakers, millwork shops, and CNC boring operations working with solid wood, chipboard, MDF, laminates, and coated panels. The two-flute, right-hand rotation design pairs with a 10x27mm parallel shank for firm registration in multi-spindle boring machines and CNC boring centers.

Key Features

• Tungsten Carbide (HW) Cutting Material - hardwearing carbide tipped construction maintains a sharp cutting edge longer than high-speed steel, reducing downtime for tool changes in production runs through solid wood, MDF, chipboard, and laminates.
• Negatively Ground Spurs (2 spurs) - precision-ground negative spur geometry scores the material ahead of the cutting edge, producing clean bore walls and crisp, flat-bottom holes with no fraying or surface tearout - critical when drilling through veneered or coated panels.
• Two-Flute Design - dual flutes evacuate chips efficiently during blind-hole boring, keeping the cutting zone clear and reducing heat buildup for consistent hole quality across repeated cycles.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - matches standard CNC boring center and multi-spindle machine spindle direction, allowing direct drop-in compatibility without adapters or spindle reversal.
• 10x27mm Parallel Shank - robust shank dimensions provide solid tool registration and concentricity in boring machine chucks and adapters, minimizing runout for accurate, repeatable hole placement.
• Short Series Length (57.5mm Total) - compact overall length reduces deflection and vibration during high-cycle production drilling, contributing to tighter positional accuracy and longer tool life.
• 27mm Cutting Height - sufficient cutting depth for standard dowel joint production in cabinetry and furniture panel assembly without over-boring into the workpiece.

Why This Product

• The negatively ground spur geometry and carbide tipped construction work together to deliver clean entry and exit on veneered, laminated, and coated panels - materials where tearout ruins finished surfaces and adds rework costs.
• The 7/32" diameter and 10x27mm shank make this drill a direct-fit replacement for standard dowel boring operations on multi-spindle CNC boring machines and panel processing centers without requiring special toolholders.
• At 57.5mm total length, this short series tool minimizes overhang and deflection in high-repetition production environments, helping maintain hole position accuracy across large batch runs in chipboard, MDF, and hardwood panels.
• Two-flute carbide construction in the HW (tungsten carbide) grade balances cutting aggressiveness with edge retention - giving shops a boring tool that stays sharp through demanding production schedules in both solid wood and composite panel materials.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 310.055.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Product Type: Dowel Drill
• Diameter: 7/32"
• Cutting Height: 27mm (1 1/16")
• Total Length: 57.5mm (2 17/64")
• Shank: 10x27mm
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Number of Spurs: 2
• Spur Grinding: Negatively ground spurs
• Blade Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Series: Short Series

Approved Applications

• Chipboard and particleboard panel drilling
• MDF and HDF boring
• Hardwood and softwood dowel joinery
• Plywood and engineered wood panel processing
• Laminated and coated panel boring
• Blind-hole dowel joint production in cabinetry and furniture manufacturing
• Multi-spindle CNC boring machine operations
• CNC boring center and panel processing center applications
• Boring machines equipped with a compatible adapter or chuck