Hougen 1-1/4 Inch by 2 Inch Depth High Speed Steel Annular Cutter

Cut Faster, Cleaner, and Longer

For professional welders and fabricators, time is money, and the Hougen 12,000-Series Annular Cutter is built to save both. This 1-1/4" x 2" cutter is designed to power through metal with incredible speed and precision, leaving behind a burr-free finish that often eliminates the need for secondary grinding or reaming. Unlike traditional twist drills that chew through the entire volume of the hole, this annular cutter slices a clean ring, ejecting the center as a solid slug. This means you can drill large diameter holes with a fraction of the effort and significantly less wear on your magnetic drill.

Durability is key in the shop or on the job site, and Hougen delivers with hardened M2 high-speed steel construction. This tough material stands up to the heat and stress of continuous drilling, providing a long tool life even in challenging environments. The cutter's unique geometry helps reduce chatter, giving you a smooth, controlled cut every time. Plus, the 3/4" double-flat shank ensures a rock-solid fit in your drill arbor, so you don't have to worry about the bit slipping or wobbling when you're in the middle of a critical cut. It's the kind of reliability that gives you confidence when you're working on expensive structural steel or heavy equipment frames.

Maintenance and versatility are also big wins with this tool. Because it's made from high-quality HSS, it can be resharpened, giving you essentially a new tool for a fraction of the replacement cost. The tapered inner design ensures that the metal slug pops out easily after every cut, so you aren't wasting time prying it loose. Whether you are modifying a truck frame, erecting a steel building, or fabricating custom parts, the Hougen 12,000-Series cutter helps you get the holes you need quickly and accurately, keeping your project on schedule and your tools running smoothly.