The 5 Best Line Boring Machines

This wiki has been updated 26 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Any serious carpenter should invest in his or her own personal line boring machine. They're invaluable for hinging cabinets or making pinholes, saving you a ton of time and frustration. The selections below have durable gears, a generous amount of workspace, and more than enough power to drill through even the toughest of hardwoods, so you're certain to find one that you'll use again and again. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 26 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Any serious carpenter should invest in his or her own personal line boring machine. They're invaluable for hinging cabinets or making pinholes, saving you a ton of time and frustration. The selections below have durable gears, a generous amount of workspace, and more than enough power to drill through even the toughest of hardwoods, so you're certain to find one that you'll use again and again. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Grizzly G0642

The Grizzly G0642 (around $2700) boasts a 15-spindle head that's capable of making short work of 32-mm cabinets, and the down-feed stroke indicator controls the exact depth, so you won't accidentally find yourself boring a hole all the way through your next project.

Adjustable flip stops
Spring-loaded clamps
Storage space in stand

2. CMT Universal

The CMT Universal (about $140) supports heads from a variety of manufacturers, making it an extremely versatile option, and the anti-rust parts are highly durable without requiring a ton of maintenance and upkeep. It's a high-quality model that doesn't come with a lot of headaches.

Easily portable
Six radial anti-friction bearings
Ideal for door hinges

3. Tooltech Industry PB13

The Tooltech Industry PB13 (around $1485) is a pneumatic option that uses compressors for power. It manages to pack quite a punch without a lot of air behind it, as it can function admirably even at just 90 PSI, limiting the amount of pressure you need to do the job right.

Eight-foot fence
See-through guard
Motor capable of 3400 rpm

4. Wen 4210 Drill Press

You'll need to buy a separate boring attachment, but once you do, you'll likely find that the Wen 4210 Drill Press (about $176) can come in handy on all your woodworking projects. It even has a laser to help you determine where you'll be drilling with pinpoint accuracy.

Rack-and-pinion table adjustment
Five-speed operation
Beveling worktable

5. Tooltech Industry MB13

The Tooltech Industry MB13 (about $1285) is designed to give you years of faithful service. To that end, the manufacturer opted for a lubricated aluminum head in place of sheet metal, and heat-treated steel gears, making it an investment that should last.

Powerful 1-hp motor
Includes set of drill bits
Numerical stroke indicator

Last updated by Quincy Miller

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