Product Description
CMT 550-025X Multi-Purpose TCT Hole Saw is a 1" (25mm) tungsten carbide-tipped hole saw engineered for fast, clean cuts across a wide range of construction and renovation materials. Built with a right-hand rotation design and a hexagonal shank interface, this hole cutter is suited for drilling through wood, plywood, MDF, laminates, plasterboard, plastics, bricks, aerated concrete, and soft tiles - making it a versatile choice for contractors and tradespeople who need a single tool capable of handling diverse substrates on the jobsite.
Key Features
- Tungsten Carbide-Tipped (TCT) Cutting Edge - HW-grade carbide maintains a sharp, durable cutting edge through hard and abrasive materials like brick and aerated concrete where bi-metal saws wear out quickly.
- 1" (25mm) Cutting Diameter - a precise, standardized hole size ideal for cable routing, pipe penetrations, and fixture installations across wood, masonry, and plastic substrates.
- 60mm Cutting Depth - accommodates thick stock and multi-layer assemblies in a single pass, reducing the need for repeated repositioning or tool changes.
- Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - matches the standard forward drive of cordless and corded drills as well as drill presses, so the saw engages immediately without reversed-drive setup.
- Hexagonal Shank - the hex shank interface resists slipping within the chuck under high torque, improving both cut control and user safety during extended use.
- Multi-Material Capability - a single hole saw that cuts wood products, plasterboard, plastics, bricks, aerated concrete, and soft tiles means fewer tool changes and lower overall tooling costs on mixed-material projects.
Why This Product
- Contractors who switch between wood framing, plasterboard finishing, and masonry work can rely on one TCT hole saw rather than carrying separate bi-metal and carbide tools for each substrate.
- The 60mm cutting depth provides genuine through-cut capacity in thick structural panels, insulated walls, and stacked materials that shallower hole saws cannot reach in a single pass.
- HW-grade carbide construction extends tool life significantly when cutting abrasive materials like brick and aerated concrete - substrates that rapidly dull conventional high-speed steel cutters.
- The hexagonal shank locks securely in standard drill chucks, delivering consistent torque transfer that helps maintain hole accuracy and reduces operator fatigue during repeated cuts.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 550-025X
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Diameter: 1" (25mm)
- Cutting Depth: 60mm
- Number of Teeth: 1
- Blade 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 and drywall assemblies
- Hole cutting in plastics
- Hole cutting in bricks and aerated concrete
- Hole cutting in soft tiles
Frequently Asked Questions
What machines are compatible with this hole saw?
The 550-025X is compatible with cordless drills, corded drills, and drill presses. The hexagonal shank fits securely in standard drill chucks used on these machines, providing reliable torque transfer during cutting.
Can this hole saw cut through masonry and concrete materials?
Yes. The HW-grade tungsten carbide-tipped construction is specifically suited for cutting bricks, aerated concrete, and soft tiles - abrasive materials that would rapidly wear down standard bi-metal or high-speed steel hole saws.
What is the cutting depth of the 550-025X?
The cutting depth is 60mm, which provides capacity for thick structural panels, insulated wall assemblies, and multi-layer material stacks in a single pass without repositioning.
Is this hole saw designed for right-hand or left-hand drill rotation?
This hole saw is designed for right-hand (RH) rotation, which is the standard forward drive direction used by the vast majority of cordless drills, corded drills, and drill presses - no reverse-drive setup is required.
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