11148 - 1 Inch RotaCut Sheet Metal Hole Cutter

Cut Faster, Weld Sooner

When you are out on a job site or in the fab shop, fighting with a dull twist drill or a wandering hole saw is a waste of time and money. The Hougen 11148 1" RotaCut™ is built to solve the common headaches of drilling into sheet metal and plate. If you need a clean 1-inch hole for a pipe pass-through, bolt alignment, or plug weld prep, this cutter gets it done three times faster than the old-school methods.

The secret is in the design—it cuts a ring instead of chewing up the whole hole. This means it doesn't grab and snap your wrist like a large twist drill can, and it doesn't burn out halfway through like a cheap hole saw. It leaves a clean, burr-free edge right out of the gate, so you don't have to waste time coming back with a grinder or a file to clean up the mess. It handles material up to 1/2" thick, covering most standard plate and bracket fabrication tasks.

This cutter is tough, made in the USA, and lasts up to 10 times longer than hole saws. You can run it in your hand drill or a drill press, but make sure you have the correct arbor (11005 or 11012) to lock it in. It’s a small investment that pays off the first time you don't have to struggle with a jagged hole or a broken bit.

Perfect for truck body work, custom fabrication, and general repairs, the RotaCut 11148 is the tool you grab when you want the hole done right the first time. Stop fighting your drill and start cutting clean.