CMT 308.064.11 Dowel Drill - 1/4" x 1 3/16" x 2 17/64" Right-Hand by CMT is a precision-engineered carbide-tipped boring tool built for clean, flat-bottom blind hole drilling in wood panel processing applications. With a 1/4" cutting diameter and a compact 57.5mm overall length, this short-series dowel drill is purpose-built for high-throughput operations on CNC boring centers, multi-spindle machines, and panel processing equipment. Whether you are drilling into solid hardwood, MDF, chipboard, or laminated panels, this right-hand rotation bit delivers the accurate, tear-free bores that cabinet and furniture manufacturing demands.

Key Features

• Tungsten Carbide (HW) Cutting Material - provides exceptional hardness and edge retention, reducing replacement frequency and maintaining consistent bore quality across high-volume production runs on engineered wood and solid lumber.
• Negatively Ground Spurs - the precision-sharpened spur geometry scores the material cleanly before the main cutting edge engages, producing smooth bore walls and crisp flat-bottom holes with no tearout or fiber lifting - critical for dowel joint integrity.
• 2-Tooth Cutting Configuration - the twin-tooth design balances cutting load evenly across the bore, reducing vibration and helping maintain positional accuracy in multi-spindle setups where hole pattern consistency is essential.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - matches the standard spindle direction of the vast majority of CNC boring centers and multi-spindle machines, allowing direct drop-in use without adapter adjustments.
• 10 x 20mm Parallel Shank - the fixed-geometry shank provides a secure, repeatable seating in standard boring machine chucks and adapters, minimizing runout for precise hole placement.
• Short Series 57.5mm Overall Length - the compact body reduces tool deflection during drilling, improving hole straightness and positioning accuracy - especially valuable in dense multi-row panel boring applications.
• 30mm Cutting Height - sufficient cutting depth for standard dowel pocket and shelf-pin hole depths, making this bit well-suited to common cabinetry and furniture panel assembly workflows.

Why This Product

• The negatively ground spur design and carbide (HW) construction work together to produce clean, splinter-free bores in MDF, chipboard, laminates, and coated panels - materials that aggressively dull lesser tooling and reward sharp, hard edges.
• The 10 x 20mm parallel shank and short-series 57.5mm body are sized specifically for compatibility with multi-spindle CNC boring machines and panel processing centers, giving production shops a reliable, machine-ready fit without modifications.
• With 2 cutting teeth and negatively set spurs, this bit is engineered for the flat-bottom blind holes that dowel joinery requires - depth accuracy and wall cleanliness directly affect how well dowels seat and how strong the resulting joint is.
• The 1/4" diameter addresses fractional inch sizing needs common in North American cabinetry and furniture production, expanding the range of dowel and shelf-pin hole patterns achievable on standard boring equipment.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 308.064.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Product Type: Dowel Drill
• Diameter: 1/4"
• Cutting Height: 30mm (1 3/16")
• Total Length: 57.5mm (2 17/64")
• Shank: 10 x 20mm
• Number of Spurs: 2
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Spur Sharpening: Negatively ground spurs
• Blade Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Series: Short Series

Approved Applications

• Chipboard and particleboard
• MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard)
• HDF (High-Density Fiberboard)
• Solid hardwood
• Solid softwood
• Plywood
• Laminates
• Coated panels
• Blind hole dowel pocket drilling
• Shelf-pin hole boring
• CNC multi-spindle panel boring