IDEAL 36-305 TKO Carbide Tipped Hole Cutter 1-3/8 Inch

Product Overview

The IDEAL 36-305 TKO Carbide Tipped Hole Cutter is designed for fast, clean hole making in sheet metal, including stainless steel. This model cuts a 1-3/8-inch hole and corresponds to 1-inch conduit and pipe sizing. Precision-ground carbide teeth provide efficient cutting, while the integrated SmoothStart pilot drill gradually guides the cutter into the material to help protect the carbide tips and improve hole quality. The one-piece cutter design also includes an integral arbor, overdrill flange, and spring-assisted slug ejection for a streamlined drilling process.

Key Features & Design

• Functionality: Carbide-tipped hole cutter for producing round 1-3/8-inch openings in sheet metal and stainless steel.
• Installation context: Intended for electrical enclosures, panels, junction boxes, cabinets, and other sheet-metal work requiring conduit or fitting openings.
• Notable specifications: Brand: IDEAL; MPN: 36-305; Hole Size: 1-3/8 in.; Conduit/Pipe Size: 1 in.; Type: TKO Carbide-Tipped Hole Cutter; integrated SmoothStart pilot drill; integral arbor and overdrill flange.
• Contractor-relevant details: Carbide tips support repeated metal cutting, the overdrill flange helps prevent penetration beyond the sheet, and the ejection spring helps remove the slug after drilling.

Performance / Benefits

The IDEAL 36-305 provides electricians with a purpose-built solution for creating 1-3/8-inch openings in compatible sheet metal. Its carbide-tipped cutting design, guided starting system, and integrated arbor help streamline hole preparation for conduit and fitting installations.