Starrett 65617 Hole Saw 1-1/8 Inch Carbide Tipped

Product Description

The STARRETT 65617 is a carbide-tipped hole saw designed for cutting clean, accurate holes in a range of non-metallic materials. With a saw diameter of 1-1/8 inches and a cutting depth of 1-5/8 inches, it handles typical wall, panel, and flooring applications where a standard bi-metal saw would wear prematurely. The toothed cutting edge with a constant pitch pattern delivers consistent chip removal and reduces the risk of grabbing or binding mid-cut. This is a non-arbored saw, so it requires a compatible separate arbor for use in a drill driver or drill press.

This hole saw is suited for trade and maintenance work involving fiberglass, Formica, MDF, plaster, masonry brick, and suspended flooring materials. HVAC installers, plumbers, and general contractors reach for this saw when penetrating non-metallic substrates for pipe, conduit, or duct openings. The 1-1/8 inch diameter corresponds to a 1 inch pipe tap compatibility, making it a practical choice for opening knockout-style penetrations through composite and laminate panels in both residential and light commercial settings.

Key Features

• Carbide-tipped teeth maintain cutting edge life on abrasive materials like fiberglass and masonry brick
• 1-1/8 inch saw diameter sized for 1 inch pipe tap compatibility
• 1-5/8 inch cutting depth handles standard wall and panel thicknesses
• Constant pitch toothed edge reduces vibration and provides cleaner cuts
• Non-arbored design allows pairing with a separately chosen arbor to fit various drill configurations

Compatibility

Compatible with materials including fiberglass, Formica, masonry brick, MDF, plaster, and suspended flooring. Sized for 1 inch pipe tap applications. Requires a separate arbor; not compatible with direct-mount arbored systems without an adapter.

Installation Notes

Installation of this saw is performed by tradespeople including HVAC technicians, plumbers, and electricians when creating penetrations through non-metallic building materials. Secure the appropriate arbor to the saw before mounting in the drill chuck, and verify chuck speed is appropriate for the material being cut — lower RPM is generally recommended for harder or more abrasive substrates. Always wear eye protection and secure the workpiece before beginning the cut. Disconnect power to any circuits or equipment in the work area before drilling through panels or walls.