The Freud 6 mm Brad Point Bit is an industrial-grade carbide tipped boring bit engineered for precision drilling on automatic or manual multi-spindle boring machines. Built to handle demanding production environments, this bit delivers clean, accurate holes in composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods - making it a reliable choice for furniture manufacturing, cabinetmaking, and millwork applications. With a left-hand rotation and a 10 mm shank fitted with an adjustable top screw, it integrates seamlessly with most boring machines for consistent, repeatable results.

Key Features

• Industrial carbide tips - provide extended tool life and consistent cutting performance through high-volume production runs
• Left-hand rotation (LH) - designed specifically for use in left-hand spindle positions on multi-spindle boring machines, ensuring proper chip evacuation and clean hole entry
• 10 mm shank with adjustable top screw - allows quick, tool-friendly setup and compatibility with most automatic and manual boring machines without requiring special adapters
• 6 mm cutting diameter with 70 mm overall length - suited for drilling shelf pin holes, dowel holes, and hardware mounting holes at a maximum depth of 35 mm
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - provides long-term assurance in the bit's quality and durability for professional woodworking operations

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for multi-spindle boring machines - the 10 mm shank with adjustable top screw means this bit fits most production boring heads without modification, saving setup time on the shop floor
• Carbide tipped construction handles a wide range of materials - from abrasive composites and solid surface to hardwoods and softwoods - reducing the need to swap bits between jobs
• Left-hand rotation fills a specific tooling need that standard right-hand bits cannot address, making this bit essential for machines with opposing-spindle configurations
• Made in Italy by Freud to industrial standards, this brad point bit is backed by a Limited Lifetime Guarantee - offering professional woodworkers dependable performance and long-term value

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• MPN: BP60070L
• Diameter: 6 mm
• Length: 70 mm
• Shank: 10 mm
• Maximum Hole Depth: 35 mm
• Rotation: LH
• 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 shank size does the Freud BP60070L use, and will it fit my boring machine?

The BP60070L features a 10 mm shank with an adjustable top screw, which makes it compatible with most automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines. The adjustable top screw allows you to fine-tune the bit's position in the boring head without special tools.

Why does this bit have left-hand rotation, and how do I know if I need it?

Left-hand rotation (LH) is required for spindle positions on multi-spindle boring machines that turn counterclockwise. If your machine has opposing spindles or dedicated left-hand spindle positions, you will need LH bits like the BP60070L to ensure proper cutting action and clean hole quality.

What is the maximum hole depth this bit can drill?

The Freud BP60070L has a maximum hole depth of 35 mm. This makes it well-suited for standard shelf pin holes, dowel holes, and hardware mounting applications common in cabinet and furniture production.

What materials can the Freud BP60070L drill through?

This carbide tipped brad point bit is designed to drill composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods. The industrial carbide tips maintain cutting performance across all of these materials, including more abrasive composite and solid surface applications that would wear standard high-speed steel bits more quickly.