The Freud 7 mm Brad Point Bit is an industrial-grade carbide tipped boring bit engineered for precision drilling on automatic or manual multi-spindle boring machines. With a 10 mm shank fitted with an adjustable top screw, this left-hand rotation bit is compatible with most boring machines and delivers clean, accurate holes in composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods. Crafted to Freud's demanding industrial standards, this boring bit is built for high-volume production environments where consistent performance and long tool life are essential.

Key Features

• Industrial carbide tips - provide exceptional hardness and heat resistance for extended tool life across demanding multi-spindle boring applications
• Left-hand rotation (LH) - specifically engineered for left-hand spindle boring machines, ensuring proper chip ejection and clean hole entry in production settings
• 10 mm shank with adjustable top screw - delivers broad compatibility with most automatic and manual boring machines, reducing the need for adapters or custom tooling
• 7 mm diameter with 57.5 mm overall length - provides precise hole sizing in a compact form factor suited for furniture, cabinet, and panel boring work
• 27 mm maximum hole depth - supports through and stopped-hole drilling in a wide range of panel thicknesses common in woodworking and millwork production
• Compatible with drill press and hand-held drill tools - offers versatility beyond dedicated boring machines for workshop and job-site use
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - backs each bit with long-term quality assurance, protecting the buyer's investment in precision tooling

Why This Product

• Designed for multi-spindle production environments - this bit is purpose-built for automatic and manual boring machines used in cabinet, furniture, and millwork manufacturing, making it a natural fit for shops that need reliable, repeatable results at volume
• Drills virtually every common wood-based material - from veneered plywood and hardwoods to softwoods, solid surface, and composite panels, one bit handles the full range of materials found on a typical production floor
• Industrial carbide construction means longer intervals between tool changes - reducing downtime and keeping multi-spindle machines running efficiently in high-output settings
• Backed by the Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - giving buyers long-term confidence in the durability and performance of their cutting tool investment

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• Model Number: BP70057L
• Diameter: 7 mm
• Length: 57.5 mm
• Shank: 10 mm
• Maximum Hole Depth: 27 mm
• Rotation: LH
• Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
• 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 type of machines is this brad point bit designed for?

This bit is designed for multiple spindle machines, including both automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines. The 10 mm shank with an adjustable top screw makes it compatible with most boring machines. It is also usable with a drill press or hand-held drill.

Why does this bit have left-hand rotation, and how do I know if it is correct for my machine?

The left-hand (LH) rotation designation means the bit is engineered to spin counter-clockwise, which matches the spindle direction of specific boring machine configurations. Before purchasing, confirm your machine's spindle rotation direction to ensure this LH bit is the correct choice for your setup.

What materials can this 7 mm brad point bit drill through?

This bit is suited for composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods. The industrial carbide tip construction allows it to handle a broad range of wood-based panel and solid materials encountered in furniture, cabinet, and millwork production.

What guarantee comes with this bit?

Freud backs this brad point boring bit with a Limited Lifetime Guarantee, providing long-term assurance of quality and performance for buyers investing in industrial cutting tools.