Description
Overview:
The Starrett FCH1056 Fast Cut Bi‐Metal Holesaw, 24 mm diameter, is a robust hole cutting saw built for fast, accurate cuts in metal. Made from bi‐metal with a hardened tooth edge, it combines durability with resistance to heat and wear. The advanced tooth form suits stainless steel and mild steel sheet and thin‐walled tubing, with a recommended material thickness up to 3 mm (1/8 in). A 41 mm cutting depth supports a wide range of workshop and site tasks. Use it with a suitable arbor and pilot drill in corded or cordless drills and drill presses. Finished in a high‐visibility red, it is easy to locate in the toolbox. Brand: Starrett. Manufacturer part number: AX5035.
Key Features:
- 24 mm diameter holesaw for clean, round holes in metal sheet and tube
- Bi‐metal construction for long life and reduced tooth breakage under load
- Fast‐cut tooth design for efficient cutting with less snagging and lower feed pressure
- 5.5 TPI tooth form (approx. 4.6 mm tooth spacing) balances speed and control in ferrous metals
- Cuts stainless and mild steel up to 3 mm (1/8 in) when used with the correct speed and coolant
- 41 mm cutting depth for versatility on panel work, trunking, and enclosure knockouts
- Reliable performance in handheld drills and drill presses
- Compatible with suitable Starrett or equivalent arbors and pilot drills (sold separately)
- Heat‐ and wear‐resistant edge helps maintain sharpness and hole accuracy
- Bright red finish for easy identification in site and workshop environments
Typical Applications:
Creating 24 mm entries for cable glands, conduit and pipe runs, control panel knockouts, junction boxes, trunking, brackets, and fixings. Useful for automotive and bodywork patches, HVAC sheet metal, electrical installation, stainless kitchen fabrications, and light fabrication tasks on steel sheet and thin‐wall tubing up to 3 mm (1/8 in).
Also known as:
Hole cutter, bi‐metal hole cutter, metal holesaw, core drill cutter, circular cutter, tank cutter, panel knockout cutter, Fast Cut holesaw, metal cutting cup saw.
Product Specifications
L&S Part No. | STRHS24AX |
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Manufacturer | Starrett |
OEM No. | AX5035 |
Unit of Sale | 1 |
Size | 86mm x 41mm x 41mm |