40mm x 57mm Hinge Boring Bit, Right Hand, 10mm Shank

40mm Hinge Boring Bit For Precise Cuts

40mm x 57mm hinge boring bit gives a defined cutting diameter and flute length, so hinge cup holes stay consistent from cabinet to cabinet, which supports clean layouts on production boring machines and drill presses. The right hand cutting design matches right hand spindle rotation, so the bit tracks true through the workpiece, which reduces wandering in repetitive boring. The 57mm long body provides working reach for standard hinge cup depths, which helps maintain stable guidance in the bore without overextending the tool. This hinge boring bit is identified as Amana Tool 203401, so crews can reorder the exact same cutting geometry, which keeps jigs and machine setups valid over time. As a router-bit-class tool built for boring, it fits into a familiar tooling category for woodworking shops, which simplifies storage and job planning around cabinet and furniture hinge work.

Key Hinge Boring Details For Woodworkers

• The 40mm cutting diameter centers hinge cup bores at a known size, which supports accurate hinge layout on cabinet doors and panels when used with dedicated boring machines.
• The 57mm long design provides a controlled boring depth range, which helps maintain straight bores in thicker stock without sacrificing stability in the cut.
• The right hand cutting configuration matches right hand machine rotation, which keeps chip flow and cutting pressure predictable in repetitive production cycles.
• The 10mm shank interface for boring machines gives a defined mounting size, which supports solid clamping in compatible boring spindles for smoother operation.
• The drill presses application with 3/8 inch shank allows use on common shop presses, which lets installers and fabricators handle hinge boring without dedicated line-boring equipment.

Mounting This Bit In Shop Equipment

This hinge boring bit is designed for boring machines using a 10mm shank, which provides a positive fit in metric-style boring spindles and supports stable rotation under load. The same cutting profile is specified for drill presses using a 3/8 inch shank, which extends the bit's use to standard press chucks in many woodworking shops. The right hand cutting designation aligns with typical spindle direction on these machines, which helps the cutting edges enter the material smoothly during hinge cup boring. As a router-bits-class tool, it is suited to woodworking environments where controlled bores in wood or similar materials are required, which integrates well into existing hinge boring stations.

Using This Bit In Cabinet And Shop Workflows

Where This Amana Tool 203401 Bit Fits

The Amana Tool 40mm x 57mm hinge boring bit is specified for boring machines that accept a 10mm shank, which makes it a direct fit for many dedicated cabinet and furniture boring stations. Its role on these machines is to cut 40mm diameter bores for hinge cups, which supports consistent door and panel preparation across production runs. The same cutting geometry is also specified for drill presses using a 3/8 inch shank, which brings hinge boring capability to general-purpose presses in smaller or mixed-use shops. Being part of the router bits product class, it is intended for woodworking-style operations, which matches typical cabinet, casework, and furniture hinge applications. The right hand cutting orientation supports machines running standard right hand spindle rotation, which aligns with common equipment configurations in professional and serious DIY shops.

Why Its Dimensions Support Repeatable Boring

The 40mm cutting diameter fixes the bore size for hinge cups, which simplifies jig design and fence settings because the required clearances stay tied to that known diameter. The 57mm long body gives a controlled flute length for deeper bores, which helps the bit maintain axial guidance while removing material, supporting straight, round holes. The 10mm shank for boring machines provides a defined gripping surface, which promotes concentric running in properly sized collets or spindles and helps reduce vibration during continuous cabinet work. On drill presses, the 3/8 inch shank specification matches a common chuck capacity, which allows this same cutting profile to be used across different stations without changing hinge layout practices. The Amana Tool 203401 identifier ties all of these dimensions together under a single part reference, which supports consistent replacement planning across multiple machines and locations.

Common Questions About This Hinge Boring Bit

Select This Bit For Hinge Boring Tasks

The Amana Tool 40mm x 57mm hinge boring bit pairs a 40mm diameter with a 57mm long body, which supports consistent hinge cup bores in cabinet and furniture work. With right hand cutting and a 10mm shank for boring machines, plus a specified 3/8 inch shank option for drill presses, it fits common shop equipment setups. Using the 203401 part number when ordering from Wurth Baer Supply keeps tooling aligned with existing jig dimensions and machine settings on ongoing hinge boring jobs.