Applications
The Starrett CT is a durable carbide tipped hole saw designed for cutting demanding and abrasive materials. It is particularly suitable for nail-embedded wood, wood and metal combinations, fibreglass, plaster and reinforced concrete.
The hole saw is designed to produce clean, smooth cuts with a high-quality surface finish on both entry and exit.
Features & functions
- Triple Chip tungsten carbide tipped teeth provide efficient cutting and excellent wear resistance
- Designed for demanding materials where conventional hole saws wear quickly
- Cuts nail-embedded wood and wood and metal combinations
- Produces clean cuts with a high-quality finish on entry and exit
- Suitable for cutting fibreglass, plaster and other abrasive materials
- Robust construction provides long service life in demanding applications
- Suitable for use with corded and cordless drills
Technical data
- Brand: Starrett
- Series: CT Carbide Tipped
- Manufacturer part number: CT258
- Diameter: 67 mm / 2⅝"
- Cutting depth: 41 mm / 1⅝"
- Tooth type: Triple Chip tungsten carbide tipped (TCT)
- Tooth pitch: 3 TPI
- Thread size: 5/8"-18
- Arbor: Not included
Installation
Mount the hole saw on a compatible Starrett arbor with pilot drill.
For faster and easier changes between hole saws, the complete Starrett Kwik Change arbor kit HHBA65 is recommended. The system allows tool-free changes between compatible hole saws.
Alternatively, the hole saw can be used with traditional arbor HHBA10 or SDS-plus arbor HHBA21.
Important information
- Arbor and pilot drill are not included.
- Adjust cutting speed and feed according to the material.
- Use a suitable pilot drill for the material being cut.