CMT 311.150.11 Dowel Drill - 15 x 35 x 70mm, Right-Hand Rotation is a precision 2-flute boring tool engineered for clean, accurate blind-hole drilling in panel processing and furniture manufacturing applications. Built on a super-strength steel body with a tungsten carbide (HW) cutting head and PTFE-coated spiral flutes, this right-hand dowel drill delivers consistently smooth bore walls and flat-bottom holes in chipboard, MDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels. The 15mm cutting diameter, 35mm cutting height, and 70mm overall length make it a strong fit for cabinet making, furniture assembly, and CNC boring center operations where repeatable dowel-joint accuracy is essential.

Key Features

• HW (Tungsten Carbide) Cutting Head - hard carbide construction maintains a sharp edge longer than standard steel, reducing tool change frequency and downtime during high-volume panel boring runs.
• 2 Precision-Ground Cutting Edges - dual cutting edges distribute cutting load evenly, producing consistently clean hole walls in both solid wood and engineered panels without chipping or tearout.
• 2 Negatively Ground Spurs (V2) - negatively sharpened spurs score the panel surface ahead of the main cutting edges, preventing surface tearout and delivering clean entry on laminates and coated panels where face quality matters most.
• PTFE-Coated Spiral Flutes - the orange or black PTFE coating on the spiral portion resists pitch and glue buildup, keeping flutes clear and reducing friction so the drill runs cooler and lasts longer in production environments.
• Precision-Balanced Centre Point - the HW centre point self-centers on the workpiece for accurate hole placement every time, eliminating the need for pre-drilling or marking in repetitive operations.
• 2 Spiral Flutes - twin flutes efficiently evacuate chips and dust from the bore, reducing heat buildup and keeping the cutting zone clear during deep blind-hole drilling at 35mm cutting depth.
• 10 x 30mm Parallel Shank with Driving Flat and Length Adjusting Screw - standardized shank geometry seats securely in multi-spindle CNC boring machines and boring centers, while the driving flat prevents slippage and the adjusting screw allows precise depth setting.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - matches the standard spindle direction of the vast majority of boring machines and CNC panel processing centers, enabling direct drop-in use without special adapters.

Why This Product

• The combination of negatively ground spurs and a precision-balanced HW centre point means furniture and cabinet makers get clean, accurate blind holes in a single pass - no pre-drilling, no secondary finishing of bore walls.
• At 70mm overall length with a 35mm cutting height, this long-series dowel drill reaches depths that standard-length drills cannot, making it practical for thicker panels and deeper dowel connections without requiring a specialty extension.
• The PTFE coating on the spiral directly addresses one of the most common causes of premature tool wear in panel work - pitch and adhesive buildup - so the drill stays sharp and free-cutting through extended production runs.
• The 10 x 30mm parallel shank with driving flat and length adjusting screw is a widely adopted standard in multi-spindle and CNC boring equipment, making this drill a direct, no-modification fit for typical panel processing setups.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 311.150.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Description: Dowel Drill 15 x 35 x 70mm RH
• Diameter: 15mm
• Cutting Height: 35mm
• Total Length: 70mm
• Shank: 10 x 30mm
• 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)
• Shank Style: Parallel shank with driving flat and length adjusting screw

Approved Applications

• Blind hole drilling for dowel connections in panel furniture and cabinet assembly
• Panel drilling on multi-spindle CNC boring machines and boring centers
• Furniture manufacturing and flat-pack component preparation
• Cabinet making and face-frame panel boring
• Drilling in chipboard, MDF, HDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels