CMT 313.100.11 Dowel Drill for Through Holes - 10 x 27 x 57.5mm, Right-Hand Rotation is a precision-engineered 2-flute boring tool built for clean, consistent through-hole drilling in panel processing, furniture manufacturing, and dowel joinery applications. Manufactured by CMT, this carbide-tipped dowel drill combines a hardmetal (HW) cutting head with a super-strength steel body and a PTFE-coated spiral to deliver accurate, splinter-free exit holes in chipboard, MDF, hardwood, plywood, and coated panels. Designed for use in multi-spindle boring machines and CNC boring centers, it is the right tool when precision, repeatability, and clean bore walls are non-negotiable.

Key Features

• Hardmetal (HW) cutting head - tungsten carbide tipping provides superior hardness and heat resistance, extending tool life in high-cycle panel boring operations and abrasive engineered wood materials.
• 2 precision-ground cutting edges (Z2) with through-hole geometry - the flute configuration is optimized for full-penetration drilling, preventing blowout on exit and producing clean, finished-quality bore walls on both faces of the workpiece.
• PTFE-coated spiral flutes - the orange or black polytetrafluoroethylene coating on the spiral portion reduces friction, resists pitch and glue buildup, and keeps the tool running freely during repeated boring cycles.
• Precision-balanced centre point - the hardmetal head features a precision-ground centre point that self-locates accurately at the start of each bore, reducing wander and keeping hole positions consistent across high-volume production runs.
• Parallel shank with driving flat and length-adjusting screw (10 x 26mm) - the shank design allows secure seating and precise depth setting in standard boring machine chucks and multi-spindle heads, reducing setup time and ensuring repeatable positioning.
• Super-strength steel body - the steel shank and spiral body resist deflection under load, maintaining dimensional accuracy even during extended use in production boring centers.

Why This Product

• The through-hole flute geometry is specifically designed to eliminate exit-face blowout - a critical requirement when boring visible panel faces in furniture and cabinetry where both sides of the workpiece must remain clean and undamaged.
• The PTFE-coated spiral actively prevents resin, glue, and pitch from adhering to the tool during dowel drilling in chipboard, MDF, and coated panels, reducing cleaning downtime and keeping the tool performing at specification longer.
• The 10 x 26mm parallel shank with driving flat and length-adjusting screw is compatible with the standard tooling interfaces used on multi-spindle CNC boring machines and boring centers, allowing direct drop-in installation without adapters.
• With a 27mm cutting height and 57.5mm overall length, this drill is sized for the typical through-hole dowel boring depths encountered in panel furniture production, providing the reach needed without excess overhang that could compromise rigidity.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 313.100.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 10mm
• Cutting Height: 27mm
• Total Length: 57.5mm
• Shank: 10 x 26mm
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Material: HW (Hardmetal / Tungsten Carbide)
• Sharpening: Through holes 60
• Product Type: Dowel Drill for Through Holes

Approved Applications

• Through-hole drilling for dowel joinery connections
• Panel processing in furniture and cabinetry manufacturing
• Boring in chipboard, MDF, HDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, and laminates
• Use in multi-spindle CNC boring machines and CNC boring centers
• Use in panel processing centers and boring machines equipped with a compatible chuck or adapter