CMT XTREME Brad-Point Dowel Drill 8mm x 35mm Cutting Length x 70mm OAL, 10x30mm Shank, LH
XTREME Z2 · V2
Brad-Point Dowel Drill
CMT 311.080.42 is the exact 8 mm left-hand variant in the 311.41/42 XTREME long-life dowel-drill family. It combines a 35 mm cutting length, 70 mm overall length, 10 × 30 mm parallel shank with driving flat, two cutting edges, two curved negative spurs, two spiral flutes, and an extra-fine micrograin carbide cutting section for blind-hole drilling in solid wood, wood composites, laminates, and plastics.
Main Product Description
CMT 311.080.42 is the exact left-hand 8 mm item in the official 311.41/42 long-life dowel-drill family. The verified metric variation row specifies an 8 mm diameter, 35 mm cutting length, 70 mm overall length, 10 × 30 mm shank, and LH rotation. The official North American table lists the same diameter as 5/16 inch.
The XTREME design uses a premium extra-fine micrograin carbide cutting and spiral section with a centre point, two cutting edges, two spiral flutes, and two curved negative spurs. The geometry is intended to support accurate blind-hole entry, clean rim formation, chip evacuation, long cutting life, and repeated resharpening.
A parallel shank with driving flat and axial-adjustment screw supports installation in compatible boring-machine chucks and adaptors. CMT identifies the family for solid wood, wood derivatives, chipboard, laminates, MDF, and plastic materials, including use on high-speed boring machines, point-to-point equipment, and CNC routers.
Best Fit Applications
Product Highlights
Exact 8 mm LH Variant
Item Code 311.080.42 combines an 8 mm diameter, 35 mm cutting length, 70 mm overall length, 10 × 30 mm shank, and verified left-hand rotation.
XTREME Z2 · V2 Geometry
Two cutting edges, two spiral flutes, two curved negative spurs, and a centre point support clean blind-hole drilling and controlled chip evacuation.
Long-Life Carbide Construction
The extra-fine micrograin carbide cutting section supports extended service life, high-speed machine use, accurate centring, and repeated resharpening.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Confirm exact Item Code 311.080.42, left-hand machine rotation, a compatible 10 × 30 mm boring-bit interface, full driving-flat engagement, and correct axial adjustment before use. Verify chuck or adaptor condition, tool projection, spindle clearance, workholding, and the applicable machine and tool speed limits. STIC screw 990.003.00 is the listed screw reference; 990.088.00 is the optional retaining screw for compatible Weeke machines. Do not substitute the right-hand 311.080.41 variant or the special 311.580.42 Hafele Ixconnect configuration.
Accurate Blind-Hole Drilling in a Verified 8 mm LH Format
CMT 311.080.42 combines an 8 mm diameter, 35 mm cutting length, 70 mm overall length, 10 × 30 mm shank, left-hand rotation, Z2 cutting edges, V2 spurs, and two spiral flutes.
An extra-fine micrograin carbide cutting section, centre point, P.T.F.E. coating, driving flat, and axial-adjustment system complete the verified XTREME Series 311 configuration.