Product Description
The Freud 25 mm Cylinder (Hinge) Bit is a precision-engineered boring bit built for woodworking professionals who demand clean, accurate holes in demanding production environments. Featuring industrial carbide tips and a right-hand rotation design, this 25 mm diameter cylinder bit is optimized for use on multi-spindle boring machines as well as drill presses and hand-held drills. Backed by Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee and crafted in Italy, this hinge boring bit delivers consistent, tear-out-free results across a wide range of wood and composite materials.
Key Features
- Industrial carbide tips - resist wear and maintain sharpness through extended use, delivering superior performance and maximum tool life even in demanding production runs.
- Two wing cutters and two spur cutters - prevent bottom side tear-out, ensuring clean, accurate bore holes in every material from veneered plywood to solid hardwoods.
- 10 mm shank with adjustable top screw - provides compatibility with most boring machines, making this bit a versatile fit across multi-spindle setups without additional adapters.
- Right-hand rotation (RH) - ensures proper chip evacuation and cutting direction when used on standard drill presses and hand-held drills, reducing the risk of material damage.
- Wood case included - protects the carbide tips during storage and transport, extending the usable life of the bit between jobs.
- Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee - provides long-term confidence in the bit's durability and performance for professional woodworking applications.
Why This Product
- Designed specifically for multi-spindle boring machines, this cylinder hinge bit is the right choice for cabinet shops and millwork operations running automatic or manual production lines where consistent hole quality is critical.
- The combination of industrial carbide tipping and a precision 25 mm diameter makes this bit suitable for drilling hinge cup holes in hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, composites, and solid surface materials - covering virtually every substrate a woodworking shop encounters.
- At 57.5 mm in length with a 10 mm shank, this boring bit meets the dimensional requirements for standard European-style hinge cup boring without modification, reducing setup time and machine downtime.
- The included wood storage case keeps the carbide tips protected between uses, making this an organized, job-site-ready solution for professionals who move between machines and workstations.
Specifications
- Brand: Freud
- Manufacturer Part Number: CB25057R
- Category: Cylinder Bits
- Diameter: 25 mm
- Length: 57.5 mm
- Shank: 10 mm
- Rotation: RH
- Compatible Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
- Compatible 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. Use on automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What machines is this cylinder hinge bit compatible with?
This bit is designed for use on automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines, as well as drill presses and hand-held drills. The 10 mm shank with an adjustable top screw makes it compatible with most boring machines.
What materials can this 25 mm boring bit drill through?
This bit is rated for use in composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods - making it suitable for a broad range of woodworking and cabinet-making applications.
How does this bit prevent tear-out on the bottom side of the material?
The bit is designed with two wing cutters and two spur cutters that work together to score and clear material cleanly, preventing bottom side tear-out and producing accurate, finished-quality holes.
Does this boring bit come with any storage or protection?
Yes, the bit is supplied in a wood case for easy storage and protection of the carbide tips when the bit is not in use.
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