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Bi-Metal Hole Saw, 2-9/16"
Features
- Constructed from M42 high speed steel with 8% premium cobalt content
- 4/6 variable pitch geometry with unique fleem ground teeth design
- Cats eye openings on solid back plate(available in 2 in. to 6 in. hole saws)
- Rigid solid steel back plate
- Featuring a 1-7/8 in. depth of cut
- Diamond sides provide quick plug removal (available on 7/8 in. to 6 in. hole saws)
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Hole Saws & Bits
- Product Type:
- Hole Saw
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
Ideal Industries 36-540 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How deep will an IDEAL bi-metal hole saw cut?
Depth of cut is 1-7/8 inches. That's enough for standard single-layer drywall, plywood, sheet metal, and stacked light framing material, but it limits you on thick built-up assemblies. If you need to pass a hole through material deeper than 1-7/8 inches, you'll need to cut from both sides or step up to a longer-reach saw.
2) Will a bi-metal hole saw cut steel studs and sheet metal, or is it only for wood?
The cutting edge is M42 high speed steel with 8% cobalt content, which is the grade you want for metal work, including steel studs, enclosure sheet metal and stainless. The 4/6 variable pitch tooth geometry with fleem ground teeth handles wood and metal both, so one saw covers mixed-material work rather than swapping between a wood saw and a metal saw.
3) Does an IDEAL bi-metal hole saw come with an arbor and pilot bit?
No. The 36-540 through 36-549 are sold as the hole saw cup only, identified by diameter. You need a separate arbor with a pilot drill to mount it. If you're stocking several sizes in the 2-9/16 to 3-5/8 inch range, one arbor sized for large-diameter saws will run all of them.
4) Why choose a bi-metal hole saw over a carbide-tipped one for electrical rough-in?
Bi-metal is the general-purpose choice: M42 cobalt steel teeth cut wood, plastic, sheet metal and steel stud without changing tools, and the saws are cheap enough to treat as consumable on a rough-in. Carbide-tipped saws pull ahead when you're repeatedly cutting abrasive material like cement board, cast iron or thick stainless, where bi-metal teeth dull fast. For running boxes, cans and conduit through framing and light gauge metal, bi-metal is the working tool.
5) What does the rigid solid back plate on the IDEAL hole saw actually do for me?
It keeps the cup from flexing and walking when the teeth first bite, which is where large-diameter saws normally wander and score the finish face. On a 3-5/8 inch cut in sheet metal that stiffness is what keeps the hole round and the arbor from stressing the cup wall.
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Does the Ideal Industries 36-540 come with a warranty?
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