Mk Morse mhsg16 Carbide Grit Hole Saw 1 Inch

Product Description

The MK MORSE mhsg16 is a carbide grit hole saw designed for cutting masonry, tile, and other hard or abrasive materials where toothed bi-metal saws are not suitable. The 1-inch saw diameter and 1-7/8-inch maximum cutting depth make it well suited for through-cuts in moderate-thickness materials. The 1/2-20 threaded arbor mount accepts a separately sourced arbor, giving the installer flexibility to match the saw to a specific drill or driver and to select the desired pilot hole size. Carbide grit construction provides durability against materials that would rapidly degrade conventional steel teeth.

This hole saw is used in commercial and residential construction and remodeling applications where clean, accurate holes are required in hard or brittle surfaces. Typical applications include setting electrical boxes, pipe penetrations, and fixture cutouts through acoustic tile, ceramic tile, cement board, brick, cinderblock, cast iron, fiberglass, Formica, composites, and particle board. It is commonly installed by electricians, plumbers, tile setters, and general contractors working on renovation or new construction projects.

Key Features

• Carbide grit cutting edge handles masonry, ceramics, and abrasive composites that wear out standard bi-metal teeth
• 1-inch saw diameter for common box, fitting, and fixture knockout sizes
• 1-7/8-inch maximum cutting depth accommodates most wall tile, cement board, and moderate-thickness masonry
• 1/2-20 thread accepts standard arbors, allowing the user to match the pilot drill diameter to the job
• Arbor-not-included design lets installers pair the saw with an existing arbor set or select a pilot drill size independently
• Rated for non-impact use, compatible with standard corded or cordless drill/drivers

Compatibility

Designed for use with separately purchased arbors threaded at 1/2-20. Compatible arbor must accept a 1/4-inch pilot drill. Suitable for use in standard drill chucks; not rated for impact drivers or hammer drill mode.

Installation Notes

A licensed tradesperson or experienced installer should select an arbor with the correct 1/2-20 thread and a pilot drill appropriate for the substrate before beginning the cut. Secure the workpiece and ensure the drill is set to standard rotary mode, not hammer mode, before engaging the saw. Eye protection and dust control measures are recommended when cutting masonry, cement board, or ceramics, as these materials generate fine particulate. Do not exceed the tool RPM rating appropriate for the saw diameter when operating in dense or brittle materials.

Technical Specifications

• Saw Diameter: 1 inch
• Max Cutting Depth: 1-7/8 inches
• Thread Size: 1/2-20
• Tooth Material: Carbide Grit
• Pilot Drill Diameter: 1/4 inch
• Pilot Drill Length: 3-1/8 inches
• Arbor Design: Arbor Not Included
• Impact Rated: Not Impact Rated
• Materials Cut: Acoustic Tile, Brick, Cast Iron, Cement Board, Ceramics, Cinderblock, Composites, Fiberglass, Formica, Particle Board
• UNSPSC: 27112826
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom (subject to change)

Standard Information

• Brand: MK MORSE
• Manufacturer Part Number: mhsg16