Description
Overview:
The Makita Forstner Drill Bit 25x90x8 (part number D-42248) is a genuine Makita component for precision woodworking. It is engineered to bore clean, flat-bottom holes with smooth walls, aided by a centre point and guiding rim typical of Forstner designs. Made from durable steel and finished for accurate cutting, it suits hardwood, softwood, plywood, and MDF. With a 25 mm diameter, 90 mm overall length, and an 8 mm round shank, it fits standard three‐jaw drill chucks on hand drills and drill presses, with a drill press recommended for maximum accuracy. Trusted by tradespeople and DIY users, it delivers consistent results for cabinetry, furniture making, and fine joinery while maintaining tight tolerances and a neat finish.
Key Features:
- Genuine Makita part for proven compatibility and quality (D-42248)
- 25 mm diameter for accurate, repeatable hole sizing in wood-based materials
- 90 mm overall length for versatile reach and controlled boring
- 8 mm round shank fits most standard three-jaw chucks for easy setup
- Forstner geometry creates flat-bottom holes with clean edges and minimal tear-out
- Centre point and rim-guided cutting help reduce wandering at hole start
- Delivers smooth side walls suitable for dowels, plugs, and hardware recesses
- Optimised for use in drill presses; also suitable for low-speed hand drills
- Durable steel construction for reliable performance and long service life
- Ideal for cabinetry, furniture, jigs, and detailed joinery where precision matters
Typical Applications:
Clean, flat-bottom bores for furniture joints and fixings, hinge and hardware recesses (size permitting), pocket and stopped holes, overlapping or angled bores, dowel and plug seating, cable pass-throughs, and accurate pilot recesses in cabinetry, shelves, worktops, and fixtures across softwood, hardwood, plywood, and MDF.
Also known as:
Forstner bit, flat-bottom hole bit, boring bit, rim-guided bit, cabinet and furniture boring bit, precision woodworking bit, hinge-boring bit (general term), clean-edge wood bit.
Alternate Part Numbers:
D42248
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | D-42248 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| OEM No. | D-42248 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Fits Brands | Makita |
| Key Features | - 25 mm diameter for precise hole sizing - 90 mm length for versatile reach - 8 mm round shank fits standard chucks - Forstner design for flat-bottom holes - Suitable for hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF |
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