The Freud 7/16 in. Brad Point Bit is a professional-grade boring bit engineered for use in automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines, as well as drill presses and hand held drills. Built with industrial carbide tips and a precision-ground brad point, this bit delivers clean, accurate entry holes in a wide range of wood and composite materials - from hardwoods and softwoods to solid surface and veneered plywood. Designed by Freud for maximum tool life and consistent performance on demanding production runs, it is an ideal choice for cabinet shops, millwork facilities, and woodworking operations that rely on multi-spindle drilling equipment.

Key Features

• Industrial carbide tips - provides longer cutting life and durability compared to standard high-speed steel, reducing the need for frequent bit replacement in production environments.
• Brad point geometry - centers precisely on the workpiece surface, resulting in clean entry holes with minimal tearout in hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, composites, and solid surface materials.
• 10mm shank with adjustable top screw - ensures compatibility with most multi-spindle boring machines, allowing quick and secure installation without specialized adapters.
• Right hand rotation - designed for standard RH-rotation boring machines and drill presses, making it a straightforward drop-in solution for existing setups.
• 70mm overall length with 35mm maximum hole depth - sized for typical boring machine applications, balancing reach with rigidity to maintain hole accuracy.
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - backs the bit against defects, providing peace of mind for professional users investing in production tooling.

Why This Product

• The 10mm shank with an adjustable top screw makes this brad point bit compatible with most automatic or manual multi-spindle boring machines - eliminating the hassle of sourcing machine-specific tooling.
• Industrial carbide tips are engineered for superior performance and maximum life, making this bit a cost-effective choice for high-volume drilling operations where downtime from worn tooling is a real concern.
• Versatile material compatibility - drills composites, solid surface, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods - means a single bit handles the variety of stock commonly found in cabinet and furniture production environments.
• Backed by Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee, this boring bit represents a professional-grade investment with long-term reliability for shops running continuous production.

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• Model Number: BP11170R
• Diameter: 7/16 in.
• Length: 70mm
• Shank: 10mm
• Maximum Hole Depth: 35mm
• 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 the Freud BP11170R compatible with?

This brad point boring bit is designed for use in automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines. It features a 10mm shank with an adjustable top screw that makes it compatible with most boring machines. It can also be used with a drill press or hand held drill.

What materials can this brad point bit drill through?

The Freud BP11170R is designed to drill composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods - covering the full range of sheet goods and solid stock commonly used in cabinet and furniture production.

What is the maximum hole depth this bit can achieve?

The maximum hole depth for the BP11170R is 35mm. The bit has an overall length of 70mm and a 7/16 in. diameter, sized for typical multi-spindle boring machine applications.

Does this bit come with a warranty?

Yes. The Freud BP11170R is covered by Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee, which backs the bit against defects and supports professional users relying on it for production drilling work.