Boring Machines

Boring machines drill accurate, evenly spaced holes in cabinet panels — shelf-pin rows, hinge cups, and construction bores — in a single, repeatable pull. Built for cabinet and casework shops, these line boring machines run multiple spindles at once, so instead of measuring and drilling each hole by hand, you index the panel and bore a whole row perfectly on 32mm centers. That's cleaner joinery, faster production, and parts that assemble without fuss.

What to Look for in a Boring Machine

Spindle count, spacing, and capacity decide what a boring machine can do for your parts. Match it to your panel sizes and hardware system.

• Spindle count: More spindles bore more holes per pull for faster production.
• Hole spacing: Standard 32mm spacing lines up with system hardware and shelf pins.
• Boring depth & angle: Confirm it covers hinge-cup depth and any angled bores you need.
• Panel capacity: Make sure the fence and stroke handle your largest panels.

Line Boring vs. Drilling by Hand

Hand-drilling shelf-pin and hinge holes with a jig works, but every panel is a chance to drift out of alignment. A line boring machine indexes off a fence and bores the whole row at fixed spacing, so holes line up panel to panel and cabinets go together square. For any real production volume, it's the difference maker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a line boring machine used for?

A line boring machine drills rows of evenly spaced holes in cabinet panels for shelf pins, hinge cups, and construction hardware. It's a core machine for 32mm system cabinet making and casework.

What is 32mm spacing?

The 32mm system spaces holes 32 millimeters apart, a standard that lines up shelf supports, hinges, and drawer slides across the industry. Boring machines set to 32mm keep your parts compatible with system hardware.

How is a boring machine different from a boring drill?

A line boring machine drills precise hole rows in furniture and cabinet panels. A boring drill is an underground machine for installing utilities. They share a name but do entirely different work — this collection is the woodworking machine.

Every boring machine ships free to the lower 48 and is covered by our price match guarantee. Not sure which machine fits your panels and hardware? Call or text 331-272-5655 and we'll help you spec the right one.