Which chuck system is this Forstner bit compatible with?

It locks directly into the Festool CENTROTEC tool chuck and fits standard hex bit holders.

What hole diameter does this Forstner bit drill?

This Forstner drill bit drills holes with a fixed diameter of 20 mm.

What materials can you drill with this bit?

It is designed for tear-free blind holes and clean drilling in softwood and hardwood.

Is the centering point replaceable and resharpenable?

Yes, the centering point is replaceable and the bit body can be resharpened up to 5 times.

How many cutting edges does this drill bit have?

The Forstner bit features 2 cutting edges for clean and accurate hole drilling.

FESTOOL FB D 20 CE forstner drill - 205753

Name: FESTOOL FB D 20 CE forstner drill - 205753
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 03162875
Price: 33.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 205753 | EAN 4014549382998

Recommended Retail Price €47.25

33.80 tax incl.

€27.93 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 14/10/2026

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Clean and precise drilling with Festool

Practical benefits

Tear-free blind holes: You produce accurate, clean blind holes in soft and hard wood without damaging or splintering the material surface.
Quick CENTROTEC fit: You insert and lock the bit directly into the tool chuck for high concentricity and rapid bit changes.
Resharpenable bearing steel: Made from high-quality ball bearing steel, this bit ensures an extended service life and can be resharpened up to 5 times.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Festool fb D 20 ce Forstner drill bit, you drill clean and tear-free holes in both softwood and hardwood. Featuring a 20 mm diameter and two sharp cutting edges, it produces accurate flat-bottom blind holes for furniture hardware and joinery connectors. The hexagonal shank locks directly into the centrotec tool chuck, ensuring slip-free power transmission, high concentricity, and rapid bit changes. The replaceable centering point keeps your drilling precisely on target, while the durable steel construction can be resharpened up to five times for a long service life on the job.

Product information FAQ

€33.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 20 mm
Drill bit type: Wood drill bit
Shank type: Hexagonal
Material (drill bit): HSS
Number of cutting edges: 2 ea

Product description

One Forstner drill bit for many applications.

High-quality Forstner drill bit with replaceable centring point. The drill bit can be directly inserted into the CENTROTEC tool chuck and locked.

Forstner drill bit of 20 mm for different requirements
Including exchangeable centring point
Tear-free blind holes
Precise drilling holes
Extremely long service life

Ideally suited for

Creating blind holes
Drilling knot holes
Angled holes
Drilling work in softwood and hardwood
Furniture manufacture
Installing a peephole
Carpentry work
Timber construction
Assembly work
For Festool cordless drills and cordless percussion drills with FastFix tool reception and WH-CE CENTROTEC tool chuck

All Features

Diameter: 20 mm
Drill bit type: Wood drill bit
Shank type: Hexagonal
Material (drill bit): HSS
Number of cutting edges: 2 ea

Brand FESTOOL
03162875
EAN 4014549382998
Supplier number FESTOOL 205753

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which chuck system is this Forstner bit compatible with?: It locks directly into the Festool CENTROTEC tool chuck and fits standard hex bit holders.
What hole diameter does this Forstner bit drill?: This Forstner drill bit drills holes with a fixed diameter of 20 mm.
What materials can you drill with this bit?: It is designed for tear-free blind holes and clean drilling in softwood and hardwood.
Is the centering point replaceable and resharpenable?: Yes, the centering point is replaceable and the bit body can be resharpened up to 5 times.
How many cutting edges does this drill bit have?: The Forstner bit features 2 cutting edges for clean and accurate hole drilling.