Product Description
CMT 550-060X Multi-Purpose TCT Hole Saw - 2-3/8" (60mm) is a tungsten carbide-tipped hole saw engineered for versatile cutting across a wide range of construction and renovation materials. Built with 3 hardened carbide teeth on a right-hand rotation body, this 60mm diameter hole cutter handles everything from wood and plywood to MDF, laminates, plasterboard, plastics, bricks, aerated concrete, and soft tiles - making it a single tool solution for multi-trade jobsite needs. The hexagonal shank ensures secure, wobble-free seating in any compatible arbor or drill chuck.
Key Features
- 2-3/8" (60mm) Cutting Diameter - delivers a precise, consistently sized hole suited for common plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-in work without additional finishing
- Tungsten Carbide-Tipped (TCT) Teeth - carbide construction grade material (HW) holds a sharp cutting edge far longer than bi-metal alternatives, reducing replacement frequency on demanding sites
- 3-Tooth Geometry - fewer, larger teeth means aggressive chip clearance per revolution, cutting through thick or abrasive substrates with less heat buildup and clogging
- Right-Hand Rotation - matched to standard corded and cordless drills and drill presses, so no special machine settings or adapters are needed for everyday use
- Hexagonal Shank - the hex profile locks positively into hex-drive arbors and quick-change systems, preventing slipping under high torque loads and maintaining cutting accuracy throughout the cut
- Multi-Purpose Material Compatibility - one hole saw cuts wood, plywood, MDF, laminates, plasterboard, plastics, bricks, aerated concrete, and soft tiles, reducing the number of specialty tools a crew needs to carry
Why This Product
- The carbide-tipped (TCT) construction makes this hole saw genuinely multi-purpose - where standard bi-metal saws would dull quickly on abrasive materials like aerated concrete or bricks, the HW-grade carbide maintains cutting performance across both soft and hard substrates
- The 60mm (2-3/8") diameter is a widely called-for size in plumbing, conduit, and HVAC installations, meaning this saw addresses real, recurring on-site hole sizes rather than an edge-case dimension
- The 3-tooth carbide design is built for thick, dense, or abrasive construction materials - the geometry provides chip clearance that prevents the saw from binding or overheating in materials like brick and aerated concrete where standard saws often stall
- Right-hand rotation with a hexagonal shank means this saw works immediately with standard drills and drill presses without any setup adjustments, keeping workflow moving on busy job sites
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 550-060X
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 2-3/8" (60mm)
- Cutting Depth: 60mm
- Number of Teeth: 3
- Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
- Rotation: RH (Right-Hand)
- Shank: Hexagonal
Approved Applications
- Hole cutting in wood and plywood
- Hole cutting in MDF and laminates
- Hole cutting in plasterboard
- Hole cutting in plastics
- Hole cutting in bricks and aerated concrete
- Hole cutting in soft tiles
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials can this hole saw cut through?
This multi-purpose TCT hole saw is designed to cut wood, plywood, MDF, laminates, plasterboard, plastics, bricks, aerated concrete, and soft tiles. The hardened tungsten carbide (HW) teeth make it effective on both soft fibrous materials and harder, more abrasive construction substrates.
What type of shank does this hole saw use, and which machines are compatible?
The 550-060X uses a hexagonal shank, which seats securely in hex-drive arbors and standard quick-change hole saw systems. It is compatible with corded drills, cordless drills, and drill presses that accept a hex-profile hole saw connection.
Is this hole saw intended for right-hand or left-hand rotation drills?
This hole saw is designed for right-hand (RH) rotation, which matches the standard forward direction on virtually all corded and cordless drills and drill presses. No special reverse-rotation equipment is required.
How many cutting teeth does this hole saw have, and why does that matter?
The 550-060X has 3 carbide-tipped teeth. A lower tooth count provides larger gullets between each tooth, which improves chip and debris clearance during cutting. This geometry is particularly beneficial when cutting through thick or abrasive materials like aerated concrete or brick, where clogging can slow or stall a saw with a finer tooth count.
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