{"product_id":"klein-31017-bi-metal-hole-saw-1-1-2-inch","title":"Klein Bi-Metal Hole Saw, 1-1\/2-in. (31017)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/diameter.svg\" alt=\"diameter\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise 1-1\/2\" Holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eCuts clean 1-1\/2\" (3.8 cm) holes in stainless steel, mild steel, drywall, ceiling tile, laminates, wood and plastic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Plug Ejection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eKlein's access-slot pattern provides clearance and leverage to clear waste plugs quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel-Cutting Bi-Metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBi-metal construction delivers fast, consistent cuts in stainless and mild steel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA thicker back plate is designed to withstand abuse and deliver long service life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/arbor-size.svg\" alt=\"arbor-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArbor Flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eWorks with the Klein Tools quick-release arbor or a traditional threaded arbor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Klein Tools Bi-Metal Hole Saw, 1-1\/2-Inch (31017) cuts precise 1-1\/2\" (3.8 cm) holes in stainless steel, mild steel, drywall, ceiling tile, laminates, wood and plastic. This is a bi-metal hole saw designed for electrical, mechanical and general construction work where one cutter has to handle metal and softer materials alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 1-1\/2\" (3.8 cm) cup is a size you end up needing across trades. Klein's weighs 2.6 oz (74 g), with a 2\" (5.1 cm) cutting depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSteel is the hard part of any hole saw's job, and that is what this 1-1\/2\" bi-metal cutter is optimized for. The variable 4\/6 TPI VARI-RAKER ET tooth pattern helps it cut fast and consistently in metal, and it handles softer materials like wood, plastic and ceiling tile without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStuck plugs waste more time than cutting does. The access slots in this 1-1\/2\" cup are arranged to give you clearance and leverage, so the plug comes out with a nudge rather than a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA heavy-duty, thicker back plate keeps the 1-1\/2\" cup true and durable. On the drill, it threads onto a traditional arbor or snaps onto the Klein Tools quick-release arbor for faster changes. Arbor not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNearby Klein bi-metal hole saw sizes include the 1-3\/8\" (31016) and 1-3\/4\" (31018), if your layout calls for a different diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it: pros who need a dependable steel-cutting 1-1\/2\" hole saw, and serious DIYers who would rather buy one bi-metal saw than burn through cheaper cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade to Cut Metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/klein-31017_callout1.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Tools 1-1\/2-inch bi-metal hole saw (31017) cutting a clean hole in mild steel sheet on the jobsite\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 1-1\/2\" bi-metal construction is optimized for steel with fast, consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCuts 1-1\/2\" (3.8 cm) holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStainless steel, mild steel, drywall, ceiling tile, laminates, wood, plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eVARI-RAKER ET 4\/6 TPI tooth pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNo More Stuck Plugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/klein-31017_callout3.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Tools 1-1\/2-inch hole saw (31017) access slots used to remove the waste plug\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA unique slot pattern in the 1-1\/2\" cup wall makes waste plug removal quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUnique access-slot pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eClearance and leverage for plug removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e2\" (5.1 cm) cutting depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTough Back Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/klein-31017_callout4.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Tools 1-1\/2-inch bi-metal hole saw (31017) heavy-duty back plate mounted on an arbor\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty 1-1\/2\" construction with a thicker back plate stands up to jobsite use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThicker heavy-duty back plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eKlein Tools quick-release arbor compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTraditional threaded arbor compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHole Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\" (3.8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutting Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" (5.1 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBi-metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTooth Pattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVARI-RAKER ET, 4\/6 TPI variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCuts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless and mild steel, drywall, ceiling tile, laminates, wood, plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArbor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKlein quick-release or traditional threaded (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 oz (74 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compatible.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eHole Saw Arbors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eKlein Tools quick-release arbor; traditional threaded arbors\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHVAC\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMetalworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/pro-tip.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eClear the plug after every hole rather than stacking cuts. A packed cup cuts slower and heats up, and the access slots make clearing it a few seconds of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eTough 1-1\/2-Inch Cutter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Klein Tools Bi-Metal Hole Saw, 1-1\/2-Inch (31017) cuts clean 1-1\/2\" holes in steel and everything softer, and lets go of the plug easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pros and serious DIYers building a hole saw kit that will last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty construction plus slots that make plug removal quick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e No arbor included. It fits Klein's quick-release arbor or a traditional threaded arbor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat materials can the Klein 31017 cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e Klein rates it for stainless steel, mild steel, drywall, ceiling tile, laminates, wood and plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with an arbor?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It needs a hole saw arbor, sold separately. It fits the Klein Tools quick-release arbor and traditional threaded arbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep does it cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e Klein lists a 2\" (5.1 cm) drilling depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Klein Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244564631846,"sku":"31017-KLE","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/31017.jpg?v=1793303309","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/klein-31017-bi-metal-hole-saw-1-1-2-inch","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}