{"product_id":"kreg-1-4-in-dowel-drill-bit-with-stop-collar-kddb250","title":"Kreg 1\/4-in. Dowel Drill Bit with Stop Collar (KDDB250)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/angle.svg\" alt=\"angle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplit-Point Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA 118-degree split-point tip bites in immediately instead of skating across the surface, so the hole starts exactly where you marked it instead of a few thousandths off.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Steel Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eHigh-speed steel construction holds an edge through repeated dowel holes without dulling the way a cheaper carbon-steel bit would after a handful of joints.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/depth.svg\" alt=\"depth\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Stop Collar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe stop collar included with this bit sets a repeatable drilling depth, so every hole in a multi-dowel joint comes out the same depth without measuring and marking each one by hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Kreg 1\/4-in. Dowel Drill Bit with Stop Collar is the drill bit half of Kreg's dowel joinery system, sized to match Kreg's 1\/4 in. fluted dowel pins for edge-to-edge and mitered joinery. Model number KDDB250. This is a purpose-built joinery bit, not a general-purpose wood bit — it's designed to produce the exact hole diameter and depth that Kreg's dowel jigs and dowel pins are engineered around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 118-degree split-point tip is the detail that separates a dedicated dowel bit from a standard twist bit for this application. A split-point geometry bites into the wood immediately on contact instead of wandering or skating across the surface before it starts cutting, which matters enormously in dowel joinery where hole placement accuracy directly determines whether the joint lines up. A hole that starts even slightly off-mark throws off alignment on every dowel in a multi-pin joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHigh-speed steel construction is what lets this bit hold that precision through repeated use. Dowel joinery projects — cabinet face frames, shelving, furniture assembly — often call for drilling many holes of the identical size in a single project, and a bit that dulls quickly will drift in both accuracy and hole diameter as it wears. HSS keeps the cutting edge sharp through more holes before resharpening or replacement is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe stop collar included with this bit is what makes consistent hole depth practical across a whole project. Set it once against a test piece matching your dowel length, lock it down, and every subsequent hole comes out to the same depth without re-measuring — which is exactly what you need when a joint depends on multiple dowels all seating the same amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy this: woodworkers, cabinet installers, and furniture builders using Kreg's dowel joinery system with 1\/4 in. dowel pins. This bit is sized specifically for that system — if you're working with a different dowel diameter, Kreg's 3\/8 in. and 1\/2 in. dowel drill bits are the matching sizes for those pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStarts Exactly Where You Mark It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.kregtool.com\/dw\/image\/v2\/BDZM_PRD\/on\/demandware.static\/-\/Sites-master-kreg\/default\/dwb5f36187\/images\/hi-res\/DOWEL-DRILL-BITS-Feature-05.jpg\" alt=\"Split-point tip detail on the Kreg dowel drill bit\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eA split-point tip is the difference between a hole that starts on your mark and one that wanders before it bites — critical when a joint's alignment depends on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e118-degree split-point tip for accurate starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSized to match Kreg's 1\/4 in. fluted dowel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSet the Depth Once, Drill the Whole Project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.kregtool.com\/dw\/image\/v2\/BDZM_PRD\/on\/demandware.static\/-\/Sites-master-kreg\/default\/dwf7b99930\/images\/hi-res\/KDDB250-01.jpg\" alt=\"Kreg 1\/4-in. dowel drill bit with stop collar for dowel joinery\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe included stop collar locks in a repeatable drilling depth, so a multi-dowel joint doesn't depend on measuring every single hole by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStop collar sets consistent hole depth across a project\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWorks with Kreg's Dowel Jig Kit and dowel jig upgrade kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) 1\/4 in. high-speed steel dowel drill bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) stop collar with hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBit Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118-degree split-point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-speed steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drill-bits.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDowel System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eMatches Kreg's 1\/4 in. fluted dowel pins (KD250-50) for correct hole-to-dowel fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eJig Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eWorks with the Kreg Dowel Jig Kit and Kreg Dowel Jig Upgrade Kits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinetry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFurniture Building\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/pro-tip.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eDrill a test hole in scrap and dry-fit a dowel before committing to your workpiece — it takes thirty seconds and confirms your stop collar depth is actually set to the dowel length you're using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n          Backed by Kreg's 3-year limited warranty.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eThe half of the dowel system that determines whether it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe dowel pins get the attention, but this bit and its stop collar are what actually determine whether your holes line up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone running 1\/4 in. dowel joinery with Kreg's dowel pins and dowel jigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Split-point accuracy, HSS durability, and a stop collar that takes the guesswork out of matching depth across multiple holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bit is sized specifically for 1\/4 in. dowels — make sure it matches the dowel pins you're actually using before you drill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this include the stop collar shown in the title?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the stop collar and its hardware are included with the bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dowel size does this match?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kreg's 1\/4 in. fluted dowel pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this without a dowel jig?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's designed to work with Kreg's dowel jig system for aligned joinery, though the bit itself will drill a standard 1\/4 in. hole on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Kreg Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53835286151462,"sku":"KDDB250","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/KDDB250-01.jpg?v=1788874436","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/kreg-1-4-in-dowel-drill-bit-with-stop-collar-kddb250","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}