CMT Dowel Drill for Through Holes - 6 x 35 x 70mm Right-Hand by CMT is a precision-engineered, carbide-tipped boring tool designed for drilling clean through holes used in dowel joinery and panel assembly. Built on a super-strength steel body with a hardmetal (HW) cutting head, this 6mm diameter drill delivers accurate, blowout-free bores through chipboard, MDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels. Whether used in a multi-spindle boring machine, a CNC boring center, or a panel processing center, this right-hand rotation dowel drill produces consistent, precise results in furniture manufacturing and cabinet production workflows.

Key Features

• Super-strength steel body - provides a rigid, durable foundation that resists flex and vibration during high-speed boring, maintaining hole accuracy and extending tool life in production environments.
• Hardmetal (HW) cutting head with precision-balanced centre point - the balanced centre point locates the drill accurately on the workpiece before the cutting edges engage, reducing wandering and producing consistently positioned through holes.
• 2 precision-ground cutting edges (Z2) - dual cutting edges share the load evenly, delivering smooth, clean bore walls and minimizing surface tearout on entry and exit for dowel-ready hole quality.
• 2 spiral flutes with PTFE coating - the spiral portion is coated with orange or black P.T.F.E., preventing pitch and adhesive buildup in the flutes so chips clear freely, reducing clogging and maintaining consistent cutting performance across long production runs.
• Parallel shank with driving flat and length adjusting screw - the 10 x 26mm shank with driving flat locks securely in multi-spindle boring heads and adapters, while the length adjusting screw allows precise depth setting without slipping during operation.
• Right-hand rotation (RH) - matched to standard boring machine spindle direction, ensuring compatibility with the widest range of CNC boring centers and multi-spindle machines without requiring special adapters.

Why This Product

• The 70mm total length combined with a 35mm cutting height makes this drill well suited for through-hole boring in panels up to standard furniture thicknesses, giving woodworkers the reach needed to complete the cut cleanly without the drill bottoming out in the chuck.
• The PTFE-coated spiral flutes actively resist resin, glue, and pitch deposits - a critical advantage when processing coated panels, laminates, and MDF where adhesive contamination can quickly degrade cut quality and increase tool wear.
• With an HW (hardmetal) cutting head and 2 precision-ground edges, this drill produces the tight-tolerance through holes required for reliable dowel joinery - holes that are round, clean, and correctly sized so dowels seat snugly without gaps or splitting.
• The parallel shank with driving flat and adjusting screw interfaces directly with the tooling systems used in multi-spindle CNC boring machines and panel processing centers, making this a drop-in solution for high-volume furniture and cabinetry production lines.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 314.060.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 6mm
• Cutting Height: 35mm
• Total Length: 70mm
• Shank: 10 x 26mm (parallel shank with driving flat and length adjusting screw)
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Blade Material: HW (hardmetal / carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Drill Type: Dowel drill for through holes
• Sharpening Type: Through holes 60

Approved Applications

• Drilling through holes for dowel connections in furniture and cabinetry assembly
• Panel processing in furniture manufacturing environments
• Through-hole boring in chipboard, MDF, HDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels
• Use in multi-spindle CNC boring machines and panel processing centers
• Use in CNC boring centers and boring machines equipped with a compatible adapter or chuck