The Freud 3 mm Brad Point Bit is an industrial-grade carbide tipped boring bit engineered for precise, clean-entry drilling in multi-spindle machine environments. Built to handle everything from solid surface materials and veneered plywood to composites, hardwoods, and softwoods, this bit delivers consistent performance across a wide range of wood-based and engineered materials. With a 10 mm shank fitted with an adjustable top screw, it integrates seamlessly with most automatic or manual multi-spindle boring machines, eliminating compatibility headaches on the shop floor. Left-hand rotation and a sharp carbide tip work together to produce accurate, splinter-minimized holes - making this bit a reliable choice for cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and woodworking professionals who demand repeatable results.

Key Features

• Industrial carbide tips - provide extended cutting life and maintain sharpness through high-volume production runs across hard and soft materials alike.
• Designed for superior performance and maximum life - reduces downtime and replacement frequency in demanding multi-spindle boring operations.
• 10 mm shank with adjustable top screw - ensures broad compatibility with most automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines right out of the box.
• Left-hand (LH) rotation - matched specifically to left-hand spindle configurations, ensuring proper cutting geometry and chip evacuation for clean, accurate holes.
• 3 mm diameter with 27 mm maximum hole depth - sized for precise, narrow-diameter boring tasks in furniture, cabinetry, and joinery applications.
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - backs the bit against manufacturing defects, giving buyers long-term confidence in their tooling investment.
• Made in Italy - produced in a country with a strong tradition of precision tooling manufacturing, reflecting Freud's commitment to quality craftsmanship.

Why This Product

• If your multi-spindle boring machine runs left-hand spindles, this bit is purpose-built for that configuration - generic right-hand bits will not cut correctly, but this LH rotation design ensures proper engagement and a clean bore every time.
• The carbide tip construction means this bit stands up to the repetitive, high-cycle demands of automatic multi-spindle boring - giving production shops a bit that keeps cutting rather than dulling after a short run.
• The 10 mm shank with adjustable top screw removes guesswork from machine setup, making this bit compatible with most boring machines on the market without the need for adapters or special toolholders.
• From composites and solid surface to veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods, this single bit covers the full range of materials typically encountered in cabinet and furniture production - reducing the need to swap tooling between jobs.

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• MPN: BP30057L
• Category: Brad Point Bits
• Diameter: 3 mm
• Length: 57.5 mm
• Shank: 10 mm
• Maximum Hole Depth: 27 mm
• Rotation: LH
• 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 on automatic or manual multi-spindle boring machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this brad point bit compatible with?

This bit features a 10 mm shank with an adjustable top screw, making it compatible with most automatic and manual multi-spindle boring machines. It can also be used in a drill press or hand-held drill.

Why does this bit use left-hand rotation, and does it matter which direction my machine spins?

Yes, rotation direction is critical to proper cutting performance. This bit is designed specifically for left-hand (LH) rotation spindles. Using it in a right-hand rotation machine will not produce correct results. Always confirm your machine's spindle rotation before selecting a boring bit.

What materials can this 3 mm brad point bit drill through?

This bit is rated for composites, solid surface materials, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods. Its industrial carbide tip maintains cutting performance across all of these material types in both automatic and manual boring machine environments.

What is the maximum hole depth this bit can achieve?

The maximum hole depth for this bit is 27 mm. The total bit length is 57.5 mm, with a 3 mm cutting diameter and a 10 mm shank for machine mounting.