Freud 3/16" (Dia.) Brad Point Bit is an industrial-grade carbide tipped boring bit engineered for precision drilling on multiple spindle machines. Backed by Freud's reputation for professional woodworking tooling, this brad point bit delivers clean, accurate entry holes in composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods - making it a reliable choice for cabinet shops, millwork operations, and production woodworking environments that demand consistent results across high-volume boring cycles.

Key Features

• Industrial carbide tips - provide extended cutting life and durability compared to standard high-speed steel bits, reducing downtime and replacement frequency in production settings.
• 10mm shank with adjustable top screw - ensures compatibility with most automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines, giving operators flexibility across different equipment setups without additional adapters.
• 3/16" cutting diameter with 57.5mm overall length - sized for precise, repeatable boring in a wide variety of panel and solid wood applications where tight tolerances matter.
• Maximum hole depth of 27mm - sufficient for the majority of standard cabinet hardware and joinery boring applications, delivering consistent depth control pass after pass.
• Right-hand rotation - designed to work correctly with standard spindle boring machine configurations, ensuring proper chip ejection and clean hole walls.
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - provides long-term confidence in the bit's quality and performance, protecting your investment over the life of the tool.
• Designed for superior performance and maximum tool life - means fewer bit changes per shift and lower cost per hole in high-production environments.

Why This Product

• The carbide tipped construction makes this brad point bit well suited for shops that drill through demanding materials - including composites, solid surface panels, and veneered plywood - where a standard bit would dull quickly or cause tearout on delicate face veneers.
• The 10mm shank with an adjustable top screw means this bit drops into most existing multi-spindle boring machines without requiring a proprietary chuck or special tooling, reducing setup time and compatibility headaches on the shop floor.
• At 3/16" diameter, this bit fills a specific size need for smaller hardware pilot holes and joinery applications where a larger boring bit would remove too much material and compromise joint strength or panel integrity.
• With the Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee behind it, this bit represents a long-term tooling investment rather than a consumable - ideal for production environments where tool accountability and cost control are a priority.

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• MPN: BP47657R
• Category: Brad Point Bits
• Diameter: 3/16"
• Length: 57.5mm
• Shank: 10mm
• Maximum Hole Depth: 27mm
• Rotation: RH
• Compatible Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
• Compatible Materials: Composites; Solid Surface; Veneered Plywood; Hardwoods; Softwoods
• Pack Quantity: 1
• Country of Origin: Italy

Approved Applications

• Drills all composition materials, solid surface materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods on automatic or manual multi-spindle boring machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this brad point bit compatible with?

This bit features a 10mm shank with an adjustable top screw, making it compatible with most automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines. It is also suitable for use with a drill press or hand held drill.

What materials can this bit drill through?

The Freud 3/16" Brad Point Bit is designed to drill composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods - covering the full range of materials commonly found in cabinet and furniture production environments.

What is the maximum hole depth this bit can achieve?

This bit has a maximum hole depth of 27mm, which is well suited for standard hardware boring, shelf pin drilling, and similar joinery applications in panel and solid wood construction.

Does this bit come with any guarantee?

Yes. Freud backs this brad point boring bit with a Limited Lifetime Guarantee, reflecting the brand's confidence in the industrial carbide tipped construction and long-term performance of the tool.