Product Description
The CMT 311.130.11 Dowel Drill - 13 x 35 x 70mm Right-Hand is a precision-engineered, two-flute carbide-tipped boring tool built for clean, accurate blind hole drilling in furniture panels, cabinet components, and engineered wood products. Designed for use in multi-spindle boring machines and CNC boring centers, this long-series dowel drill delivers the cutting depth and tool stability needed for reliable dowel joinery in production and shop environments. With a tungsten carbide (HW) cutting head, negatively ground spurs, and a PTFE-coated spiral body, it produces flat-bottomed holes with crisp, tear-out-free walls in chipboard, MDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels.
Key Features
- Tungsten carbide (HW) cutting head - hard-wearing carbide material maintains a sharp edge through high-volume panel drilling, reducing the frequency of tool changes and extending service life compared to standard high-speed steel alternatives.
- 2 precision-ground HW cutting edges - dual cutting geometry distributes cutting load evenly, producing flat-bottomed blind holes with consistent depth and diameter across repeated bores.
- 2 negatively ground spurs (V2 configuration) - negatively set spurs score the material perimeter before the main cutting edges engage, preventing surface fiber tear-out and delivering clean hole entries in laminates and coated panels.
- Precision balanced centre point - keeps the drill self-centering on contact with the workpiece, eliminating bit walk and ensuring accurate hole placement for tight-fitting dowel connections.
- 2 spiral flutes with PTFE coating - the orange or black PTFE coating on the spiral portion resists pitch and adhesive buildup, keeping chips moving freely out of the bore and maintaining cutting efficiency throughout the workday.
- Super-strength steel body - the steel shank and body absorb vibration and resist deflection under high-cycle boring machine use, supporting consistent hole quality at production speeds.
- 10 x 30mm parallel shank with driving flat and length-adjusting screw - the standardized shank format seats securely in multi-spindle heads and boring machine chucks, while the driving flat prevents slippage and the adjusting screw allows precise depth setting without additional tooling.
- Right-hand rotation - compatible with the standard spindle direction of the vast majority of CNC boring centers and multi-spindle panel processing machines.
Why This Product
- The 70mm overall length paired with a 35mm cutting height makes this a long-series dowel drill suited for applications requiring deeper boring depth than standard-series tools provide - ideal for thicker panel stock or dowel connections that demand longer engagement.
- The 13mm diameter matches one of the most common dowel pin sizes used in furniture and cabinet manufacturing, making this drill a direct fit for standard production joinery workflows without the need for adapters or custom setups.
- Negatively ground spurs combined with a carbide cutting head address one of the most common challenges in panel boring - surface tear-out on laminates and coated panels - producing professional-grade hole quality directly off the machine with no secondary cleanup.
- The PTFE-coated spiral reduces friction and prevents resin and glue buildup during continuous production runs, helping maintain consistent chip evacuation and cutting performance without frequent stops for cleaning.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 311.130.11
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 13mm
- Cutting Height: 35mm
- Total Length: 70mm
- Shank: 10 x 30mm parallel shank with driving flat and length adjusting screw
- Number of Flutes: 2
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Number of Spurs: 2
- Spur Sharpening: Negatively ground spurs
- Blade Material: HW (tungsten carbide)
- Rotation: Right-hand (RH)
Approved Applications
- Blind hole drilling for dowel joinery connections
- Panel drilling in furniture manufacturing
- Cabinet making and case good production
- Chipboard and particleboard boring
- MDF and HDF panel processing
- Hardwood and softwood boring
- Plywood, laminate, and coated panel drilling
- Use in multi-spindle CNC boring machines and panel processing centers
- Use in boring machines equipped with a compatible chuck or adapter accepting a 10 x 30mm parallel shank
Frequently Asked Questions
What shank size does this dowel drill use, and will it fit my boring machine?
This drill uses a 10 x 30mm parallel shank with a driving flat and a length adjusting screw. This shank format is standard for multi-spindle CNC boring machines and panel boring centers. Confirm that your machine's spindle or chuck accepts a 10mm parallel shank before installing the tool.
What is the difference between negatively ground spurs and standard spurs, and why does it matter?
Negatively ground spurs are angled to score and sever surface fibers at the perimeter of the hole before the main cutting edges remove material from the interior. This sequence prevents the surface veneer, laminate, or coating from tearing or lifting as the drill enters the workpiece. The result is a clean, sharply defined hole edge - particularly important when boring laminates, melamine-coated panels, and other finished surfaces where appearance and fit matter.
What does the PTFE coating on the spiral portion of this drill do?
The PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating applied to the spiral flutes reduces friction between the drill body and the bore wall and resists adhesion of wood pitch, resins, and glue residues. This keeps chips evacuating freely during continuous drilling cycles and reduces heat buildup, which helps maintain cutting edge sharpness and overall tool life during production runs.
Is this drill designed for through-hole or blind-hole boring?
This dowel drill is designed for blind hole boring - holes that do not pass fully through the workpiece. The precision balanced centre point and flat-bottomed cutting geometry are optimized to produce a clean, flat-bottomed blind hole at a controlled depth, which is the standard requirement for dowel pin insertion in furniture and cabinet joinery. The length adjusting screw on the shank allows the operator to set and lock the boring depth precisely on the machine spindle.
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