The Freud 7/16" Precision Shear Forstner Bit is a professional-grade boring tool engineered to drill clean, flat-bottom holes in hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, composites, and solid surface materials. Designed around a double-ground, razor-sharp serrated edge, this bit slices continuously throughout each rotation - minimizing splintering and chipping to deliver flawless results in demanding woodworking tasks. Whether you are drilling pocket holes, overlapping holes, or precise flat-bottom cavities, the Freud Precision Shear design outperforms conventional Forstner bit geometry by producing chisel-like curls for rapid, clean chip evacuation rather than the fine dust and small chips that cause heat buildup and premature dulling.

Key Features

• Razor-sharp serrated cutting edge - slices throughout the full rotation of the bit, reducing splintering and chipping for flawless flat-bottom holes in a wide range of wood and composite materials.
• Double-ground serrated edge geometry - creates multiple cutting edges that generate greater shearing action, enabling faster rotational speeds and more efficient material removal compared to single-edge designs.
• Quality forged construction - provides extended service life and durability under repeated use in both drill press and hand-held drill applications.
• Ultra-sharp spur tip - registers accurately on the workpiece surface before cutting begins, ensuring a precise starting point and eliminating bit walk for cleaner, more accurate holes.
• Steep angled cutting edges - produce holes that are smooth and flat on the bottom, while generating chisel-like curls that carry chips away from the cutting zone quickly for cooler, faster operation.
• 5/16" shank diameter - compatible with standard drill press chucks and hand-held drills, offering versatile use across common shop setups.
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - provides long-term confidence in the bit's performance and construction quality.

Why This Product

• Conventional Forstner bit designs accumulate fine chips and dust in the cutting zone, increasing friction and heat that dull the bit prematurely and leave rough hole edges requiring additional sanding - the Precision Shear serrated edge design removes material as chisel-like curls, keeping the cutting zone clear and the bit running cooler for longer.
• The multi-edge shearing geometry allows faster rotational speeds, making this bit a productive choice for high-volume drilling operations in hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, composites, and solid surface materials without sacrificing edge quality.
• The ultra-sharp spur provides an accurate starting hole, which is especially valuable when drilling overlapping holes or working in precise layout situations where bit placement must be exact.
• Backed by Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee and forged construction, this bit is built for extended, repeated use in professional woodworking environments - offering reliability across drill press and hand-held drill applications.

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• Model Number: PB-0025
• Sub-Brand: Precision Shear
• Category: Forstner Bits
• Diameter: 7/16"
• Length: 3-1/2"
• Shank: 5/16"
• Rotation: RH
• Compatible Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
• Compatible Materials: Composites; Solid Surface; Veneered Plywood; Hardwoods; Softwoods
• Pack Quantity: 1
• Country of Origin: Austria

Approved Applications

• Drilling flat-bottom holes in hardwoods, softwoods, and veneered plywood
• Boring pocket holes in solid surface materials and composites
• Cutting overlapping holes where precise rim geometry and a flat bottom are required

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Precision Shear design different from a standard Forstner bit?

Standard Forstner bit designs tend to produce small chips and dust that collect in the cutting area, increasing friction and heat and causing the bit to dull quickly while leaving rough hole edges. The Freud Precision Shear design uses a double-ground, razor-sharp serrated edge with multiple cutting faces that generate greater shearing action, producing chisel-like curls for fast chip removal, cooler operation, and flawless flat-bottom holes with smooth edges.

What tools is this Forstner bit compatible with?

The PB-0025 has a 5/16" shank and is compatible with both a drill press and a hand-held drill, making it a versatile choice for bench-top workshop setups as well as portable drilling tasks.

What materials can this bit drill through?

This bit is designed for use in composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods - covering a broad range of common woodworking and cabinetry materials.

Does this bit come with any warranty coverage?

Yes. The Freud Precision Shear Forstner Bit is backed by Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee, providing long-term assurance of the bit's quality and performance.