Blue Boar Recessed Light Carbide Grit Hole Saw 6-3/8 inch diameter provides fast cutting for 6 inch can light installations. Also known as a Remgrit hole saw, the materials cut include drywall, CornHole, lath and plaster, Hardie board – easy plug removal, uses standard hole saw arbor adapter.
- Hard tungsten carbide grit edge for a long life in abrasive materials
- Continuous cutting edge of carbide grit hole saw provides smooth cutting even in wood, lath and plaster
- Cuts through drywall, plaster, CornHole board, fiber cement Hardie board, acoustical tile, ceiling tile
- Attaches to a standard 5/8 inch-18 2-pin mount hole saw arbor and works with the Hole Pro X-230+ model twin blade adjustable hole cutter for dust containment with the dust shield
- The Open back design of the hole cutter provides faster cut plug removal, which saves time
Remember to check the cutout for the recessed light to make sure you cut the right size hole.
***HOLE SAW ONLY — does NOT INCLUDE Pilot Bit, Arbor or Shield ***
The Hole Pro X-230+ has a 5/8 inch-18 thread shaft end for attaching a carbide grit hole saw and providing dust and cut depth control. See https://holecutterstore.com/hole-pro-in-use.html
Jon –
Blue Boar worked great for making holes to install 6″ LED recessed lighting in a plaster ceiling. Made installation easy. Lights fit inside the holes like a glove. Remember, this boar is built for cutting into plaster and sheetrock. If you need a boar for wood, look for the other type of boar specifically made for cutting into wood materials.
Larry –
Cut numerous 6″ holes in drywall with this hole saw. All were perfect. Warning: Be sure to run your bit slowly. If you hit a joist or move the drill off axis so it binds this big hole saw, the drill will kick back hard enough to throw you off the ladder.
Timothy –
Cut through plaster and wood with no problem and did not lose its sharpness. Cuts perfect circles for 6 inch recessed lights.
Kevin –
The can light fixtures we purchase have a sticker in them that says that the hole can be no larger than 6-1/4″. However we end up enlarging the hole cut with a 6-1/4″ hole saw because the fixture just doesn’t fit. This hole saw at 6-3/8″ leaves just enough space that the can light fixture fits. (Please note that Hole Pro also offers a shield kit the HP1156 Large shield kit to help contain the dust. You are usually using the hole saw overhead and it is important to keep dust out of your eyes and especially when you are drilling into concrete board.)
James –
I thought it was only drywall, but turns out I had to cut through drywall and plaster AND lath. All six came down with ease and I plan to use the same saw to cut more for the dining room and bedrooms.
Jones –
Used to cut holes in our ceiling for new recessed lighting. It worked like a charm – super clean holes. It does get dusty though, wear a mask if you don’t have a dust shield.