CMT Dowel Drill for Through Holes - 7 x 35 x 70mm, Right-Hand Rotation by CMT is a precision-engineered, 2-flute carbide-tipped boring tool designed specifically for drilling clean through holes in panel materials used in furniture manufacturing, cabinet assembly, and dowel joinery. With a 7mm cutting diameter, a 35mm cutting height, and a 70mm overall length, this right-hand drill is sized for through-hole boring in panels up to the capacity of the cutting edge, delivering accurate, splinter-free entry and exit in chipboard, MDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels. The parallel shank with driving flat and length-adjusting screw ensures secure, repeatable seating in multi-spindle CNC boring machines, boring centers, and panel processing equipment.

Key Features

• HW (tungsten carbide) cutting head with precision-balanced centre point - stays on target from the moment contact is made, producing accurately positioned holes with no walking or drift, which is critical for dowel alignment in panel assembly.
• 2 precision-ground cutting edges (Z2) with 2 spiral flutes - dual cutting geometry shears material cleanly on both walls of the bore, reducing tearout and delivering smooth, tight-tolerance holes that accept dowels with minimal fitting.
• Spiral portion coated with orange or black P.T.F.E. (polytetrafluoroethylene) - the low-friction coating prevents pitch, resin, and adhesive buildup on the flutes, keeping chip evacuation efficient and extending tool service life between sharpenings.
• Super-strength steel body construction - provides the structural rigidity needed to withstand the high repetition cycle counts of production boring operations without deflection or premature fatigue.
• Parallel shank (10 x 26mm) with driving flat and length-adjusting screw - ensures positive drive engagement and allows precise depth setting in multi-spindle heads, reducing setup time and maintaining consistent hole depth across a full boring run.
• Right-hand (RH) rotation - matched to standard CNC boring spindle configurations, allowing direct drop-in replacement on compatible machines without special adapters.
• Designed for through-hole applications with 60 deg. sharpening geometry - the point geometry is optimized for clean exit on the back face of the panel, eliminating blowout that would compromise visible surfaces in finished furniture.

Why This Product

• Built for high-volume panel boring - the P.T.F.E.-coated spiral and carbide head combination handles the repetitive cycling of production CNC boring centers and multi-spindle machines, maintaining cut quality over long runs without constant tool changes.
• Precision dowel alignment starts with a precise hole - the balanced centre point and 2 precision-ground cutting edges hold the 7mm diameter to tight tolerances, so dowels seat correctly and panel joints assemble square the first time.
• Versatile material compatibility - one drill handles chipboard, MDF, HDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels, reducing the need to swap tooling between different panel types on the same job.
• Consistent depth control through the adjusting screw - the length-adjusting screw on the parallel shank lets operators dial in exact protrusion depth in the spindle chuck, eliminating guesswork and keeping all holes uniform across a production batch.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 314.070.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 7mm
• Cutting Height: 35mm
• Total Length: 70mm
• Shank: 10 x 26mm (parallel shank with driving flat and length-adjusting screw)
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Blade Material: HW (tungsten carbide)
• Sharpening: Through holes 60
• Tool Class: BBDD

Approved Applications

• Through-hole drilling for dowel connections in panel assembly
• Furniture manufacturing and cabinet production
• Panel processing on CNC boring centers and multi-spindle boring machines
• Boring in chipboard, MDF, HDF, hardwood, softwood, plywood, laminates, and coated panels