System 3

Drill bit with centering pin

ZOBO System 3 - For drilling in heavy timbers.

Choice of centering inserts

  1. Drilling with shank extensionA sharp centering point; Centering poing
  2. A pilot drill bit to drill a pilot hole as you go; Centering bit
  3. Centering guide pins that fit into a pre-drilled pilot hole. guide pinguide pin

You will need:

  1. The ZOBO drill bit
  2. A replaceable pilot drill bit OR centering point OR guide pin
  3. Shank extension if drilling deep holes

SEE "RELATED PRODUCTS" below each size range of Zobo drill bit to view the compatible accessories (pilot bits, centering points, guide pins and shank extensions) for your drill bit.

ZOBO SYSTEM 3 DRILL BITS

  • Centering points, pilot drill bits and pins use normal parallel shaft ends and set screws to fasten.
  • Bit and shank are screwed together (removable, but always delivered together). 
  • Centering tools and pilot drill bits are not included with the large bit, so be sure to select the one you need.
  • Drill bits above 100 mm / 4" are equipped as standard with blade limiter and chip groove. This effectively reduces the risk of the drill bit jamming in the material and kicking back the drilling machine. Blade limiters (right, 1) are set up by a setting gauge (right, 2) to the correct distance from the main cutting edges. Due to ground chip grooves, shorter chips are produced and easily removed from the drilled hole.

HOW TO CHOOSE: Chromium Steel Bits or Tungsten Carbide Bits?

Compared to common bits for drilling in plastic materials or to Forstner-type bits, ZOBO chromium steel bits are made of high-quality hardened chromium steel. The cutting edges are razor sharp. The bits cut very finely and enable a quality surface finish. The bits with tungsten carbide cutting tips are meant for use in drilling slab type material such as chipboards or plywood.


Softwood
Chromium

Hardwood
Chromium
or Carbide

Aluminum
Chromium

Acrylic Glass
Chromium

Alucubond®
Chromium

Chipboard
Carbide

Plywood
Carbide

Corian
Carbide

See the "Related Products" section for each size of bit to choose the appropriate accessories.

Our introductory page about the Zobo drilling systems has more information and videos of System 3.

CHROMIUM Drill Bits
CHROMIUM Drill Bits
CARBIDE Drill Bits
CARBIDE Drill Bits
System 3 Accessories
System 3 Accessories
System 3 Starter Box
System 3 Starter Box