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3" (76mm) Bi-Metal Hole Saw - DeWALT

Part #: D180048

The DeWALT D180048 3" (76mm) Bi-Metal Hole Saw is engineered for professionals who demand precise, efficient, and durable cutting performance across diverse materials. This heavy-duty hole saw delivers clean, fast cuts through metal, wood, and plastic, making it a critical tool for any automotive or industrial professional. Its robust bi-metal construction ensures extended tool life and consistent results even in demanding work environments.

Key Features

  • Extended Tool Life: Features patented tooth forms and a double-tooth design that optimizes chip removal and strengthens each tooth, significantly extending the hole saw's lifespan and improving overall durability by up to 50% compared to prior generations.
  • Faster, Efficient Drilling: Sharper tooth geometry is optimized to cut material more quickly, accelerating drilling speeds and improving job site efficiency.
  • Enhanced Stability: Equipped with thick, hardened backing plates designed to resist thread stripping, ensuring a secure and stable connection during operation.
  • Single-Pass Cutting: The deep-cut style allows for cutting through 2x material in a single pass, saving time and effort.
  • Versatile Material Compatibility: A high-speed steel cutting edge is welded to an alloy steel body, providing effective drilling performance through wood, metal (including stainless steel), and plastic.

Applications

The DeWALT D180048 3" (76mm) Bi-Metal Hole Saw is ideal for a wide range of professional tasks in automotive and industrial settings. It is suitable for creating access holes in vehicle chassis for wiring, aftermarket component installation, or custom modifications. Industrial mechanics and electricians will find it invaluable for cutting precise openings for electrical conduit or plumbing pipes. Its versatility also extends to fabricating custom panels, mounts, or performing general maintenance where drilling through various materials with precision and reliability is required.

Specifications

  • Diameter: 3 inches (76mm)
  • Material: Bi-Metal
  • Max. Cutting Depth: 1-3/4 inches

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This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 02 September, 2010.