6-3/8" Recessed Light Carbide Grit Hole Saw with Pilot Bit
Features
- Open back for easy plug removal
- Continual rim for clean cuts
- Carbide grit edge for abrasive materials
- Solid, welded construction provides accurately sized holes
- Use to install 6 in. recessed light fixtures requiring a 6-3/8 in. hole
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Hole Saw
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Hole Saws & Bits
- Product Length:
- 1.75 in
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
Milwaukee 49-56-0305 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole does the Milwaukee 49-56-0305 hole saw cut, and will it work for a 6 inch recessed can light?
It cuts a 6-3/8 inch hole, which is the opening spec'd for 6 inch recessed light fixtures. If your fixture's cut sheet calls for a 6-3/8 inch rough opening, this is the matching saw. Fixtures calling for any other opening size need a different diameter.
2) Can this carbide grit hole saw cut through plaster and stucco ceilings, or is it only for drywall?
The carbide grit edge is made for abrasive materials, so it handles plaster, stucco and similar ceiling substrates as well as drywall. Grit edges cut by abrasion rather than teeth, which is why they survive materials that strip a bi-metal saw.
3) Does the Milwaukee 49-56-0305 come with a pilot bit and arbor, or do I need to buy a mandrel separately?
The pilot bit is included with the 49-56-0305, so the saw arrives ready to center and start the cut. Order the model as listed and you get the saw and the pilot together.
4) How do you get the plug out of this hole saw when retrofitting cans in a finished ceiling?
It has an open back, so the drywall or plaster plug pushes straight out instead of having to be pried from a closed cup. On overhead retrofit work that saves a real amount of time per can when you're cutting dozens of openings.
5) Will this hole saw give a clean enough edge that the recessed light trim covers it?
The continual rim design is built for clean cuts and the solid welded body holds the saw to an accurate diameter, so the opening comes out round and to size rather than ragged. That matters because a can light trim ring only hides so much overcut.
6) Is a carbide grit hole saw the right choice over a bi-metal hole saw for cutting can light openings?
For ceiling material, grit wins. Bi-metal teeth are for wood and metal and dull fast in plaster, tile backer or stucco. The 49-56-0305 uses a carbide grit edge specifically for abrasive materials. If you're only ever cutting wood framing or sheet metal, a toothed saw cuts faster; for mixed ceiling substrates on retrofit lighting, the grit edge is what holds up.
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Does the Milwaukee 49-56-0305 come with a warranty?
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