The CMT 552-716 Diamond Dry Hole Saw is a 5/8" diameter dry-cutting hole saw engineered for angle grinders with a 5/8"-11UNC threaded spindle. Designed to cut through hard ceramic tile, gres, granite, marble, and artificial stones, this CMT diamond hole saw delivers clean, precise holes in demanding materials without the need for water cooling - making it a practical choice for tile installers, stone fabricators, and renovation contractors working in tight or dry conditions.

Key Features

• Diamond Grit Cutting Surface - provides the hardness needed to cut through ceramic, granite, marble, and artificial stone that would wear out standard bi-metal hole saws quickly, delivering longer tool life and cleaner holes in hard materials.
• Cooling Wax Filled - wax integrated into the blade melts during dry drilling to dissipate heat at the cutting edge, protecting both the diamond segments and the workpiece surface from heat damage without requiring a water source on site.
• 5/8"-11UNC Threaded Shank - industry-standard angle grinder thread connection ensures a secure, rattle-free fit on compatible 5/8"-11 spindle grinders, eliminating the need for adapters in most tool setups.
• Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - designed for standard right-hand angle grinder operation, matching the direction of most common job site grinders for immediate, compatible use.
• Up to 14,000 RPM Rated - the high RPM rating gives users flexibility to run the saw at the speeds their angle grinder produces, allowing efficient cutting without having to throttle down to unusually low speeds.
• 5/8" (16mm) Cutting Diameter with 1-3/8" Cutting Depth - sized for precision hole boring through tile and stone panels, producing a clean 5/8" diameter opening at depths up to 1-3/8" in a single pass for typical tile and stone thicknesses.
• Dry Cutting Capability - eliminates the mess and setup time associated with wet cutting rigs, making this hole saw well suited for indoor tile and stone drilling where water management is inconvenient or not practical.

Why This Product

• For tradespeople who need to drill through granite countertops, marble slabs, or hard porcelain tile without setting up wet cutting equipment, this dry-capable diamond hole saw with built-in cooling wax solves a real job site problem - clean holes without the water mess.
• The 5/8"-11UNC shank fits directly onto standard angle grinders most contractors already own, meaning no special adapters or dedicated drilling machines are needed to put this tool to work immediately.
• Diamond grit construction means this hole saw outlasts conventional carbide or bi-metal alternatives when cutting notoriously abrasive materials like gres, granite, and artificial stone composites such as Silestone or Okite.
• At a 5/8" diameter and 2-3/8" overall length, this compact saw fits into tight spaces - backsplash areas, countertop edges, and shower wall layouts - where larger hole saws cannot reach or maneuver effectively.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 552-716
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 5/8"
• Cutting Depth: 35mm
• Cutting Height: 1-3/8"
• Total Length: 2-3/8"
• Shank: 5/8"-11UNC
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
• Maximum RPM: 14,000
• Material: Diamond (DP)

Approved Applications

• Drilling hard ceramic tile and gres tile
• Drilling hard natural stones including granite and marble
• Drilling artificial stones and engineered stone surfaces
• Dry hole boring with angle grinder - no water supply required