The Milwaukee 49-56-5620 is a 1-1/4" Diamond Max™ (Diamond Plus™) hole saw, designed for cutting very hard, brittle materials.
What it is
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Type: Diamond grit hole saw
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Size: 1-1/4 inch diameter
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Model: 49-56-5620
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Series: Milwaukee Diamond Max™ / Diamond Plus™
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Cutting method: Continuous diamond-brazed edge
What it’s used for
This is built specifically for hard masonry-type materials, including:
- Porcelain tile
- Ceramic tile
- Granite
- Natural stone
- Glass tile
- Slate
- Fiber cement board
Key features
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Diamond-coated edge for very hard materials (not metal or wood)
- Designed for clean, chip-resistant holes in tile and stone
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Long-life brazed diamond construction for durability under heat and friction
- Works best with low RPM + water cooling (wet cutting recommended)
- Optimized for plumbing and electrical penetrations through tile/stone walls
In plain terms
This is the tile/stone version of a hole saw, used when:
- You’re drilling through a shower wall tile
- Running plumbing lines through porcelain or stone
- Cutting clean holes in backsplash or granite countertops
