Product Description
Milwaukee 1-1/2 in. Dry Core Masonry Bit
Model Number: 48-17-0015
The Milwaukee 48-17-0015 is a 1-1/2 in. Dry Core Masonry Bit — a mid-size diameter in Milwaukee's dry core drilling lineup, designed for dry cutting through concrete masonry units, cinder block, concrete brick, and standard concrete for conduit sleeve installations, plumbing penetrations, and mechanical equipment connections where water supply for wet cutting is unavailable or impractical. Milwaukee Dry Core Bits use premium diamonds in a dry-cut specific segment bond formulated for the heat resistance and self-cooling properties needed for sustained dry drilling where the segment chemistry must manage cutting interface temperature without water cooling assistance. The 1-1/2 in. diameter is used for 1-1/4 in. conduit sleeve installations, specific plumbing fittings and pipe systems requiring 1-1/2 in. bore, and HVAC penetrations where this bore size is specified for the fitting hardware being installed.
Dry cutting provides practical field advantages over wet cutting in many masonry drilling situations — no water supply hose management, no water rundown on vertical wall faces below the drilling location, no wet concrete slurry cleanup after the work, and no risk of water damage to adjacent finishes or electrical systems. For OSHA crystalline silica compliance during dry core drilling, vacuum extraction must be used continuously throughout the drilling operation to capture concrete dust at the point of generation — vacuum extraction also removes accumulated dust from the cutting face that contributes to segment overheating in dry operation. Milwaukee's dry core masonry bit lineup covers 1 in. through 6 in. in the same dry-cut specification for complete dry masonry core drilling coverage across all standard penetration sizes.
For wet cutting applications where water can be managed, Milwaukee's Diamond Premium Wet Core Bit lineup provides maximum cutting speed and segment life with water cooling.
Features
- Diamond dry-cut segment for CMU block and masonry without water supply
- 1-1/2 in. for 1-1/4 in. conduit sleeves and specific plumbing fitting bore applications
- Eliminates wet cutting logistics: no hose, slurry, or water damage risk
- Use with vacuum extraction for OSHA silica compliance and maximum segment life
- Available 1 in. through 6 in. for complete dry masonry core drilling coverage
Specifications
- Diameter: 1-1/2 in.
- Cutting Method: Dry (No Water Required)
- Application: CMU Block, Cinder Block, Concrete Brick, Standard Concrete
- Available Sizes: 1 in. through 6 in.
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-17-0015 1-1/2 in. Dry Core Masonry Bit
