Freud PB-0025 7/16″ (Dia.) Forstner Bit

Freud PB-0025 7/16″ (Dia.) Precision Shear Forstner Bit

The Freud PB-0025 Precision Shear™ 7/16″ Forstner Bit is built for small, accurate flat-bottom holes when you need tighter sizing than a 1/2″ bit can provide. A 7/16-inch Forstner bit is commonly used for compact counterbores, small hardware recesses, and jig holes in narrow stock where spacing is limited and the rim edge still needs to look clean. It’s also well suited to pocket-style recesses and overlapping holes, because the rim-guided cutting action helps keep the edge crisp even when boring close to an existing hole. This bit drills plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods, and it’s also designed to cut composites, solid surface material, and veneered panels—helpful for cabinetry and fixture work where chip-out is costly. With a 5/16″ shank and 3-1/2″ overall length, the PB-0025 fits many smaller drill chucks and drill press setups for controlled depth work.

Freud’s Precision Shear™ design uses a double-ground, razor-sharp serrated rim that slices continuously through the full rotation for reduced splintering and chipping. Multiple cutting edges increase shearing action for efficient boring, while steep angled cutting edges create “chisel-like” curls for fast, clean chip removal. That chip clearing reduces friction and heat compared to dust-packing Forstner designs that dull faster and leave rougher edges. An ultra-sharp center spur helps start accurately on layout marks, which matters when hole placement needs to stay tight on small parts.

Freud 7/16″ (Dia.) Forstner Bit At a Glance

• 7/16″ Cutting Diameter: A compact size for tight recesses, small counterbores, and jig drilling.
• Precision Shear Serrated Rim: Helps reduce chipping on veneered panels, composites, and hardwood.
• Flat-Bottom Hole Cutting: Produces clean pockets for hardware seating and detail work.
• Ideal for Overlapping Holes: Rim-guided cut helps keep edges clean near existing bores.
• Ultra-Sharp Center Spur: Starts accurately and helps reduce wandering on entry.
• Steep Angled Cutting Edges: Produces smooth walls and fast chip removal.
• Forged Construction: Built for durability and extended service life.
• Right-Hand Rotation: Standard clockwise cutting direction.

Markets

• Cabinet and Millwork Shops: For small, clean recess drilling in doors, frames, and casework details.
• Furniture Builders: Useful for compact pockets, jig holes, and controlled-depth recesses.
• Solid Surface and Composite Fabrication: Helps bore clean flat-bottom pockets in man-made materials.
• Construction and Renovation: For precise recesses in trim, blocking, and carpentry repairs.
• Maintenance and Facilities Teams: For repair work needing neat pocket holes and controlled-depth drilling.
• Woodworking Hobbyists and Advanced DIY: A practical 7/16″ Forstner bit for templates, jigs, and small parts.
• Trade Schools and Training Programs: Supports accurate boring practice, including overlapping-hole exercises.

The 7/16″ size is often chosen when the workpiece is narrow or the recess needs to stay compact, especially on face frames, rails, and small fixtures where there isn’t extra material to spare. Cabinet and furniture shops benefit from the serrated edge because it helps keep veneered plywood and hardwood rims cleaner, reducing sanding and touch-up around the pocket. For composite and solid surface work, the controlled cutting action supports a cleaner-looking recess compared to more aggressive hole-making bits. Contractors and maintenance crews use smaller Forstner sizes for wood repairs and hardware seating where a flat-bottom pocket improves fit and keeps fasteners from standing proud. In training and DIY use, the accurate starting spur and chip-clearing cutters make it easier to maintain steady feed pressure with less heat buildup during repeated holes.

Freud PB-0025 7/16″ (Dia.) Forstner Bit Features

• Double-ground cutting geometry for efficient boring and clean hole edges
• Razor-sharp serrated rim for fast cutting with reduced splintering and chipping
• Multiple cutting edges for greater shearing action and efficient material removal
• Steep angled cutters that produce smooth walls and flat-bottom holes
• Ultra-sharp center spur for accurate starting and improved control
• Chip-clearing cut that helps reduce friction and heat versus dust-packing designs
• Designed to cut composites, solid surface, veneered panels, hardwoods, and softwoods
• Ideal for flat-bottom holes, pocket holes, and overlapping holes

Freud PB-0025 7/16″ (Dia.) Forstner Bit Includes

• (1) Freud PB-0025 Precision Shear™ 7/16″ Forstner Bit

Freud PB-0025 7/16″ (Dia.) Forstner Bit Specifications

• Bit Diameter (D): 7/16″
• Shank Diameter: 5/16″
• Overall Length (L): 3-1/2″
• Rotation: Right hand (RH)
• Material Compatibility: Plywood, hardwoods, softwoods

Freud PB-0025 7/16″ (Dia.) Forstner Bit Warranty

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Why Woodworking Professionals Choose the Freud 7/16″ (Dia.) Forstner Bit

Woodworkers choose the Freud PB-0025 7/16″ Forstner bit when they need a small flat-bottom pocket that stays clean on veneered panels and hardwood without over-sizing the recess. The Precision Shear serrated rim helps reduce tear-out and keeps the hole edge crisp, which matters on visible cabinet parts and furniture components. This diameter is also useful for overlapping holes and pocket-style recess drilling where a tidy rim is harder to achieve in tight layouts. With a 5/16″ shank for smaller chucks, an ultra-sharp center spur for accurate starts, and chip-clearing cutting edges that help the bit run cooler, this woodworking boring bit is a dependable option for detail work in plywood, hardwood, and softwood.