Recessed Light Carbide Grit Hole Saw with Pilot Bit

Milwaukee Recessed Light Carbide Grit Hole Saw with Pilot Bit

The Milwaukee Recessed Light Carbide Grit Hole Saw with Pilot Bit is a specialty hole saw designed specifically for cutting large circular openings in ceilings and wall materials to install recessed lighting fixtures.

What it is

• Type: Carbide grit hole saw (continuous rim style)
• System: Recessed lighting installation hole saw kit
• Includes: Hole saw + pilot drill bit
• Typical sizes: 4-3/8", 5-3/8", 6-3/8", 6-5/8", 6-7/8" depending on fixture type
• Best use: Cutting clean openings in ceiling materials

Materials it cuts

This is designed for abrasive and mixed ceiling materials, including:

• Drywall
• Plaster
• Acoustic ceiling tile
• Stucco (with mesh)
• Wood (light framing layers)
• Some fiber cement / composite ceiling materials

Key Features

• Carbide grit edge (continuous rim design)
  → Instead of teeth, it uses an abrasive ring for smooth cutting
• Pilot bit included
  → Centers the saw and prevents wandering when starting the cut
• Clean-cut rim design
  → Produces a smooth edge with less tearing of ceiling material
• Open-back design (slug ejection)
  → Makes it easier to remove the cut-out disc (“plug”)
• Welded steel body construction
  → Maintains round accuracy under load

What it’s used for

• Installing recessed LED can lights
• Cutting ceiling openings in drywall/plaster ceilings
• Electrical rough-in work
• HVAC vent openings in ceilings
• Remodeling and retrofit lighting installations

👉 The most common use is cutting precise 6-inch recessed light openings in finished ceilings