CMT Dowel Drill 14 x 27 x 57.5mm RH is a premium two-flute carbide-tipped boring tool engineered for clean, precise blind hole drilling in furniture manufacturing, cabinet making, and panel processing applications. Built on a super-strength steel body with a PTFE-coated spiral and a tungsten carbide (HW) cutting head, this right-hand rotating drill delivers consistently accurate dowel holes in solid wood, chipboard, MDF, laminates, and coated panels. The short-series 57.5mm overall length makes it well-suited for multi-spindle CNC boring machines and panel processing centers where compact tooling is essential.

Key Features

• Tungsten carbide (HW) cutting head with 2 precision-ground cutting edges (Z2) - carbide tipped construction maintains sharp, accurate cutting geometry longer than standard steel, reducing downtime between sharpenings in high-volume furniture and cabinet production.
• 2 negatively ground spurs (V2) - produce clean bore walls and flat-bottom holes with no tearout or rough edges, which is critical for tight-fitting dowel joints in finished panels and hardwood components.
• PTFE-coated spiral portion - non-stick coating prevents pitch and adhesive buildup on the flutes, keeping the cutting action smooth and extending tool life when boring chipboard, MDF, and glued laminates.
• Precision-balanced centre point - ensures the drill engages the workpiece on center at the start of each bore, reducing walking and improving hole location accuracy across repeated drilling cycles.
• 2 spiral flutes - efficiently clear chips from the bore during drilling, reducing heat buildup and keeping hole quality consistent through production runs.
• Parallel shank with driving flat and length-adjusting screw - the 10 x 27mm shank design locks securely into boring machine chucks and adapters, and the adjusting screw allows precise depth setting without additional tooling.
• Right-hand (RH) rotation - compatible with standard right-hand boring machine spindles used in multi-spindle CNC boring centers and panel processing equipment.

Why This Product

• The combination of a carbide (HW) cutting head and negatively ground spurs means this drill produces flat-bottom blind holes with clean entry points - exactly what is needed for reliable, gap-free dowel connections in cabinet and furniture panels.
• The PTFE coating on the spiral addresses one of the most common productivity problems in panel boring: pitch and glue adhesion that clogs flutes and degrades hole quality over time, particularly in MDF and coated board applications.
• The short-series 57.5mm overall length and 10 x 27mm parallel shank with driving flat are purpose-built dimensions for multi-spindle CNC boring machines and boring centers, making this a direct-fit replacement in standard machine configurations without modification.
• With a 14mm diameter and 27mm cutting height, this drill covers one of the most common dowel hole sizes in flat-pack and custom furniture production, making it a practical, high-use tool for shops drilling repetitive panel layouts.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 310.140.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 14mm
• Cutting Height: 27mm
• Total Length: 57.5mm
• Shank: 10 x 27mm parallel shank with driving flat
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2 (Z2)
• Number of Spurs: 2 (V2)
• Spur Sharpening: Negatively ground spurs
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Blade Material: Tungsten carbide (HW)
• Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
• Coating: PTFE on spiral portion
• Product Type: Dowel Drill

Approved Applications

• Blind hole drilling for dowel connections
• Panel drilling in furniture manufacturing
• Cabinet making and case goods production
• Boring in chipboard, MDF, HDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels
• Multi-spindle CNC boring machine operations
• CNC boring center and panel processing center applications
• Boring machines equipped with a compatible adapter or chuck