Product Description
CMT Forstner Bit Set - 12 Pieces, 8-10mm Shank, Right-Hand Rotation by CMT delivers a comprehensive metric range of flat-bottom boring bits engineered for European-style cabinetry, hinge pocket drilling, and precision woodworking. Spanning diameters from 10mm to 35mm, this right-hand Forstner set accommodates drill presses, electric drills, and cordless drills - giving woodworkers versatile access to clean, accurate holes across a wide range of applications. The stagger tooth geometry on larger-diameter bits produces sharp entry points, straight side walls, and flat bottoms, making this set well suited for hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and chipboard.
Key Features
- 12-piece metric Forstner set (10mm - 35mm diameter range) - covers the most commonly specified metric sizes for European cabinet hinge systems, reducing the need for separate bit purchases.
- High-performance stagger tooth design on larger-diameter bits - produces sharp-edged entry, straight side walls, and flat hole bottoms, resulting in clean results with minimal tearout in demanding materials.
- Variable shank diameter of 8mm - 10mm - sized to match the smaller bits to standard 8mm chucks and the larger bits to 10mm chucks, ensuring a secure, wobble-free grip across the entire set.
- Right-hand rotation (RH) - compatible with conventional drill presses, electric drills, and cordless drills without the need for special chuck adapters.
- 2 spurs and 2 cutting teeth - the twin-spur geometry scores the perimeter cleanly before material is removed, delivering crisp hole edges in hardwood and engineered panel products.
- Special steel (SP) material construction - provides durability and long-lasting cutting performance through repeated use in both solid wood and composite board materials.
- Packaged in a clamshell organizer - keeps all 12 bits organized, protected, and easy to identify by size at the workbench or job site.
- Total length of 3 35/64 in. - provides sufficient reach for hinge pocket and pocket drilling applications without excessive bit deflection.
Why This Product
- A single 12-piece set covers the full metric Forstner range from 10mm to 35mm - including the 35mm diameter required for European concealed hinge cup installation - eliminating the need to source individual bits separately.
- The stagger tooth design addresses a common flat-bottom drilling challenge: bit chatter and rough side walls on wider-diameter holes in hardwood and MDF are reduced because the geometry distributes cutting load more evenly.
- Compatibility with drill presses, electric drills, and cordless drills means this set transitions from shop bench work to on-site cabinetry installation without requiring a different tool setup.
- The clamshell packaging keeps all 12 metric sizes together and visible at a glance, reducing lost-bit downtime during cabinet production runs or shop projects.
Specifications
- Model Number: 537.000.12
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter Range: 10mm - 35mm
- Total Length: 3 35/64 in.
- Shank Diameter: 8mm - 10mm
- Rotation: RH (Right-Hand)
- Number of Spurs: 2
- Number of Teeth: 2
- Material: SP (Special Steel)
- Quantity: 12 pieces
Approved Applications
- Flat-bottom hole drilling in solid wood and panel products
- European concealed hinge cup pocket installation
- Pocket drilling in cabinetry and furniture components
- Drill press boring operations
- Electric and cordless drill boring operations
What's Included
- 10mm Forstner Bit
- 12mm Forstner Bit
- 14mm Forstner Bit
- 15mm Forstner Bit
- 16mm Forstner Bit
- 18mm Forstner Bit
- 20mm Forstner Bit
- 22mm Forstner Bit
- 25mm Forstner Bit
- 26mm Forstner Bit
- 30mm Forstner Bit
- 35mm Forstner Bit
- Clamshell storage case
Frequently Asked Questions
What shank diameter do the bits in this set use?
The shanks in this 12-piece set vary between 8mm and 10mm depending on the bit diameter. Smaller bits in the set use an 8mm shank, while larger-diameter bits use a 10mm shank. Confirm your drill chuck capacity before selecting a bit from the set.
Can these Forstner bits be used with a cordless drill, or are they limited to a drill press?
These bits are designed for use with drill presses, electric drills, and cordless drills. The right-hand rotation is standard for conventional chucks found on all three machine types.
What is the stagger tooth design and which bits in the set use it?
The stagger tooth design offsets the cutting teeth to distribute cutting force more evenly across the rim of the bit. According to the product data, this high-performance geometry is featured on the bits with larger diameters in the set, and it produces sharp hole edges, straight side walls, and flat bottoms in the workpiece.
What wood materials are these Forstner bits suitable for?
These bits are suitable for hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and chipboard. The two-spur, two-tooth geometry scores the perimeter before removing material, which helps maintain clean edges across both solid wood and engineered panel products.
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