1/4" Pilot Bit for TCT Hole Cutters

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Product Specification

1/4" PILOT BIT FOR TCT HOLE CUTTERS

The Benchmark Abrasives 1/4" Pilot Bit is the replacement centering bit designed for Benchmark TCT Hole Cutters. It helps accurately locate and start the hole before the tungsten carbide tips engage the workpiece, supporting controlled, precise hole cutting in fabrication, electrical, plumbing, maintenance, and other metalworking applications.

Replacing a worn or damaged pilot bit helps maintain accurate cutter positioning and dependable starts. This replacement component is intended specifically for compatible Benchmark TCT Hole Cutters and should be inspected regularly as part of normal cutter maintenance.

Product Specifications

Features

• Replacement pilot bit for compatible Benchmark TCT Hole Cutters.
• Helps accurately locate and center the cutter before the carbide cutting tips engage.
• Supports controlled hole starts and proper cutter alignment.
• Replaces worn or damaged pilot bits without replacing the complete hole cutter.
• Designed for use within the Benchmark TCT hole cutter system.

Applications & Performance

The pilot bit establishes the center point of the hole and helps guide the TCT cutter as it enters the workpiece. A sharp, properly installed pilot is important for accurate positioning and controlled cutter engagement.

Replace the pilot bit when it becomes worn, damaged, bent, or no longer starts holes accurately.

Machine Compatibility

This pilot bit is an accessory for compatible Benchmark TCT Hole Cutters and is not intended to be operated as a standalone hole-cutting tool.

Use the assembled TCT hole cutter only with a compatible electric-powered rotary drill and follow the operating requirements of both the cutter and drill.

Safety Tips

• Disconnect or remove power from the drill before installing or replacing the pilot bit.
• Inspect the pilot bit before each use and replace it if bent, cracked, excessively worn, or damaged.
• Make sure the pilot bit is properly installed and secured before operating the cutter.
• Secure the workpiece firmly before drilling.
• Use the assembled TCT hole cutter in rotary drilling mode only.
• Wear eye and hearing protection, plus respiratory protection appropriate to the material. Keep gloves, loose clothing, and hands clear of rotating parts.
• Follow the hole cutter and drill manufacturer's operating and capacity guidelines.