3" Threaded Steel Hawg® Cutter

What it is

• Type: Annular cutter (mag drill bit)
• Model: 49-57-3000
• Series: Steel Hawg™ (threaded system)
• Diameter: 3 inches
• Cutting depth: 2 inches
• Shank/thread: M18 x 1.5 threaded (for magnetic drill arbors)
• Material: Carbide-tipped

What it does

This is the largest standard Steel Hawg cutter in the lineup, designed to drill massive 3" holes in thick steel plate and structural members using a magnetic drill press.

Key features

• Carbide teeth with alternating geometry for aggressive cutting and long life in steel
• Cuts up to 2" deep in one pass
• Up to ~3× faster than twist drills in structural steel applications
• Spring-loaded ejector pin for centering and easy slug removal
• Works with mag drill arbors such as:
  • 49-57-0010
  • 49-57-0030

What it’s used for

• Structural steel fabrication
• Heavy industrial plate work
• Large bolt or anchor holes
• Bridge/steel construction
• Stainless steel and cast iron

Where it fits in your lineup

This is the top-end size of everything you’ve listed so far:

• 49-57-2370 → 2-3/8"
• 49-57-2750 → 2-3/4"
• 49-57-3000 → 3" (maximum standard Steel Hawg size)