The MILWAUKEE BIG HAWG with Carbide Teeth is the best hole saw solution for nail-embedded wood and abrasive material applications. This first-to-market hole saw offers extreme life utilizing advanced carbide technology. The BIG HAWG gives users 50X more life in demanding applications with the ability to cut 1000+ more nails. The heavy duty hole saw has 10X larger carbide teeth that rip through materials five times faster. Deeper slots allow for fast and easy plug removal. The BIG HAWG hole saw is the best solution for cutting through the toughest materials, including nails, cement board, shingles, plaster and stucco.
- 10X larger carbide teeth
- 3 tooth design for fast aggressive cuts
- Carbide tipped multi-material pilot bit for increased material versatility
- Thicker backer for extreme life in demanding applications
- Optimized slot design for fast plug removal
- Enlarged braze surface for stronger bond to the carbide teeth
- Cuts wood, nails, shingles, cement board, plaster and more
- Includes: (1) 5-1/4 in. BIG HAWG with carbide teeth
Leola Howe (verified owner) –
While traditional bi-metal hole saws still have their place in certain applications, for rough holes in framing members – and especially anywhere that nails might be encountered – 3-tooth carbide hole saws such as these Milwaukee Big Hawgs, can’t be beat.As a residential electrical contractor, boring holes in wood framing members is something I do most days – some days, much of the day. For many years, self-feed bits were the only real option to the professional for larger holes. While they also provide for rapid boring, one good nail strike and they require costly sharpening. They also require a lot of drill. The Big Hawgs, were they are only cutting the kerf of the saw out, require a lot less drill, making them ideal, with today’s cordless job.This 3-5/8″ model is a 6-second hole through 2x pine framing, with either drill pictured. In my video there, I am cutting through 3 12d common framing nails, which this thing just eats up. Just ease off a little bit, and let the carbide teeth chip away at the nail. That hole was still only roughly a 10-second hole. No discernible damage or wear was evident after doing this multiple times. Again, these are designed for rapid large holes through framing and other construction materials, and excel at it. If you require a more refined hole, or are drilling through thin, brittle material – such as vinyl siding – a traditional hole saw is what you seek.
Anderson Johnson (verified owner) –
Cuts through Hardi Board very well, doesn’t cut OSB as well as wood hole saw.
Lisette Heidenreich (verified owner) –
This Big Hawg Carbide Hole Saw goes right through the material and leaves a nice clean hole
Hazel Bednar (verified owner) –
The Big Hawg is becoming the Go To Hole Saw. As my others wear-out i will be replacing them with the Hawg. It works great in plaster ceilings when cutting in lights and boxes. Need a longer pilot bit, and a little pricey. Hopefully will last much longer than traditional Hole Saws.
Hector Weissnat (verified owner) –
These are the best bits on the market
Jammie Christiansen (verified owner) –
I needed this holesaw cup for installing coach lights in cement board… it works like a champ!
Toney Daugherty (verified owner) –
I have been a big fan of Milwaukee for a long, long time. So I have been a bit dismayed that they moved their production overseas. A couple of recent tools have been short of my expectations. But, overall they do still seem to distribute a great product. This “Hole Saw”, is reminiscent of their production standards of awhile back. Mind you, they still produce good stuff. Their product control standards are in place. But I digress, this “Hole Saw” weighs in at a whopping 2 Lbs packaged, this is a saw not for a small drill, so again my Milwaukee Hawg angled drill will power this saw through walls. Solid and impressive Hole Saw, still a fan.
Lourdes Hettinger (verified owner) –
this hole saw does a great job. Cuts through plaster like butter
Stanton Shanahan (verified owner) –
As expected- Great Milwaukee product.
Grant Lowe (verified owner) –
These new Milwaukee Big Hawg hole saws are nasty they will drill thru wood like butter, I tried mine out on a 2×4 and it went thru it in just a few seconds. I didn’t know what to expect with it only having 3 teeth but let me tell you it is a flat out monster! The carbide teeth on it are razor sharp and will make quick work of any job and the large gullets make ejecting chips faster and also when you go to pull the plug you drilled out the large gullets make it super easy! This only comes with the hole saw, you have to buy the arbor separate and I know they recommend arbor Model # 49-56-9305, however they did not have this in my store and I was eager to try this hole saw so I bought arbor model number Model # 49-56-7250 and it works great with the Big Hawg hole saw, I really like how it is a tool free removable arbor that is a great feature. I definitely recommend these hole saws they are monsters!
Wendell Ernser (verified owner) –
While traditional bi-metal hole saws still have their place in certain applications, for rough holes in framing members 3-tooth carbide hole saws, such as these Milwaukee Big Hawgs, can’t be beat.As a residential electrical contractor, boring holes in wood framing members is something I do most days – some days, much of the day. For many years, self-feed bits were the only real option to the professional for larger holes. While they also provide for rapid boring, one good nail strike and they require costly sharpening. They also require a lot of drill. The Big Hawgs, were they are only cutting the kerf of the saw out, require a lot less drill, making them ideal, with today’s cordless job. This 5-1/4″ model is roughly an 8-second hole through 2x pine framing, in my M18 Hole Hawg.Again, these are designed for rapid large holes through framing and other construction materials, and excel at it. If you require a more refined hole, or are drilling through thin, brittle material – such as vinyl siding – a traditional hole saw is what you seek.
Elsa Greenfelder (verified owner) –
I got this to drill a hole through stucco. It wasn’t easy, but this got the job done. It helped to spray some water in there while it was attempting to dig into that plaster.
Angeline Grant (verified owner) –
As a plumber, I carry alot of wood boring bits. Milwaukee hole saw bits never let me down. Last a long time too. These style bits are awesome
Carroll Emmerich (verified owner) –
Used this to cut holes in “support wood” over a drop ceiling for led lights. Worked great and made the task go quickly. I have 25 more holes to do so that was a great tool for this job…
Chelsea Tillman (verified owner) –
Cuts through stucco like butter….with a standard drill!
Dell Pfeffer (verified owner) –
Drills through wood effortlessly, super fast.I use these in the plumbing trade all the time for my pipes to go through floors,walls,ECT.Great ,great product
Gina Quigley (verified owner) –
It works great!!!
Kyler Dietrich (verified owner) –
It beutifuol
Darwin Kiehn (verified owner) –
Delicately cut through vinyl flooring and powered through 1 ½” subflooring plywood.
Ben Welch (verified owner) –
I have a couple of the other sizes of these hole saws, and this Milwaukee 2-3/4 in. Big Hawg Carbide Hole Saw is one tough carbide toothed hole saw! These things are built Milwaukee tough, not like those cheap imported tin-metal hole saws you see everywhere for dirt cheap prices. These are great for contractors or the casual DYI homeowner. You will need the separate mandrel if you don’t already have it, but it fits all these Big Hawg saws. It too is one serious piece of equipment and well worth the cost. I love Milwaukee tools, and own many of their products, and trust them to always make tools that last many years. Thanks Milwaukee, and Home Depot!