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Lenox Hole Saw Bi-Metal Speed Slot 1-1/8 Inch Multipurpose
Professional Bi-Metal Cutting Tool with Speed Slot Technology
The Lenox Hole Saw Bi-Metal Speed Slot 1-1/8 Inch delivers superior cutting performance for multipurpose applications. This 1-1/8 inch diameter hole saw provides exceptional cutting power designed for professional contractors, electricians, and tradespeople, offering the proven performance and innovation that professionals expect from America's premier cutting tool manufacturer.
Professional Features & Benefits
Speed Slot Technology
- Speed Slot Design - Revolutionary slot design enables fast, easy plug ejection without additional tools or downtime
- Staircase Design - Engineered staircase configuration ensures fast, efficient plug removal for continuous productivity
- Increased Wall Thickness - Enhanced durability construction improves tool life and minimizes tooth loss during demanding cutting applications
- Optimized Tooth Design - Advanced tooth geometry penetrates metal with ease while providing improved cutting performance
Multipurpose Cutting Performance
- Fast Wood Cutting - Larger, sharper teeth remove more material for efficient cutting through wood applications
- Enhanced Metal Performance - Bi-metal construction with optimized tooth design delivers superior metal cutting capabilities
- Professional Durability - Bi-metal material provides flexibility and cutting edge retention for extended tool life
Technical Specifications
Product Diameter: 1-1/8 inch, Material: Bi-Metal construction, Saw Type: Multipurpose cutting, Product Group: Electrical applications, Chuck Size: Not Applicable, Length: 1.7 inches, Width: 1.7 inches, Height: 3.5 inches, Weight: 0.17 lbs, Power Source: Non-energy using manual tool
Installation & Usage
- Select appropriate arbor and pilot bit for hole saw diameter and application requirements
- Secure hole saw to arbor ensuring proper threading and tight connection for safe operation
- Mark cutting location and ensure work surface is properly secured and supported
- Begin cutting at moderate speed with steady pressure, allowing teeth to establish cutting groove
- Maintain consistent feed rate and avoid excessive pressure that could cause binding or tooth damage
- Use Speed Slot design to quickly eject plug material without additional tools or disassembly
Professional Applications
Ideal for:
- Electrical Work - Installing outlets, switches, junction boxes, and conduit penetrations in various materials
- Plumbing Applications - Creating precise holes for pipe penetrations, fixture installations, and water line connections
- HVAC Installation - Cutting holes for ductwork penetrations, ventilation systems, and equipment mounting
- Construction Projects - General construction hole cutting for hardware installation and structural modifications
- Maintenance Work - Facility maintenance, repair applications, and equipment installation projects
- Woodworking - Precision hole cutting in lumber, plywood, and engineered wood products
- Metalworking - Cutting holes in sheet metal, thin steel, and various metal fabrication applications
- Renovation Projects - Retrofit installations, remodeling work, and building modification applications
Bi-Metal Construction Advantage
The bi-metal construction combines high-speed steel cutting edges with a flexible carbon steel body, providing the perfect balance of cutting performance and durability. This advanced material technology allows the hole saw to maintain sharp cutting edges while resisting breakage during demanding multipurpose cutting applications, making it ideal for both wood and metal cutting tasks.
Why Choose Lenox Quality?
Lenox has been the trusted leader in cutting tool innovation for over a century, consistently delivering professional-grade tools that meet the demanding requirements of contractors, electricians, and tradespeople. With a commitment to advanced manufacturing processes, rigorous quality control, and continuous innovation, Lenox tools provide the reliability and performance that professionals depend on for successful project completion and long-term productivity.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Battery Included:
- No
- Chuck Size:
- Not Applicable
- Claims Needed:
- No
- Power Source:
- NON-ENERGY USING
- Product Diameter Us:
- 1-1/8 in
- Product Primary Material:
- Bi-Metal
- Saw Type:
- Multipurpose
- Product Group:
- Electrical
- Product Length:
- 1.7 in
- Product Height:
- 3.5 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.17 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.7 in
- Product Type:
- Hole Saw
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical
Lenox 3001818L – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Lenox 1-1/8 inch bi-metal hole saw come with an arbor and pilot bit?
No. Model 3001818L is the hole saw cup only. You supply the arbor and pilot bit sized for the saw diameter, thread it on tight, and then cut. Plan on ordering an arbor with it if you don't already have one on the truck.
2) Will a 1-1/8 inch hole saw cut a clean pass for 3/4 inch conduit through a metal stud?
Yes, that is the common use for this size. The Lenox 3001818L cuts a 1-1/8 inch diameter hole, and the bi-metal build (high speed steel teeth on a flexible carbon steel body) is made for sheet metal and thin steel as well as wood, so it handles studs, junction box knockout enlargements, and conduit penetrations.
3) How deep can this Lenox hole saw cut in one pass?
Cut depth is limited by the cup depth, not the diameter. The saw's stated height is 3.5 inches overall, which covers standard single-thickness material like studs, plywood, and dimensional lumber. For anything thicker than the cup depth you'll have to cut from both sides or break the plug out mid-cut.
4) What is the Speed Slot on a Lenox hole saw actually for?
Plug ejection. The slot is cut into the side wall in a staircase pattern so you can pry the wood or metal slug out with a screwdriver without pulling the saw off the arbor. On a day of boxes and can lights that's the difference between clearing a plug in seconds versus disassembling the arbor every hole.
5) Is a bi-metal hole saw the right choice, or should I use carbide for my job?
Bi-metal is the general purpose pick and what the Lenox 3001818L is. It flexes instead of shattering and holds an edge through wood, plywood, sheet metal, and thin steel, which is most electrical and remodel work. Where it isn't the right tool is masonry, tile, cast iron, or stainless of any real thickness. Those call for a carbide-tipped or diamond grit saw instead.
6) I'm replacing a worn hole saw on an existing Lenox arbor. Will this one thread on?
Yes, as long as the arbor is the size class your old 1-1/8 inch cup used. Hole saws in this diameter range use a common threaded cup connection, so 3001818L screws onto the same arbor the worn saw came off. Keep the pilot bit if it's still sharp and just swap the cup.
7) Is this hole saw light enough to keep a full set in the pouch?
Yes. The 1-1/8 inch Lenox saw weighs 0.17 lbs and measures 1.7 by 1.7 by 3.5 inches, so a stacked set of them adds almost nothing to a bag or a hole saw kit case.
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Does the Lenox 3001818L come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Lenox 3001818L is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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