Sutton Holesaw recommended cutting speeds (RPM) Holesaw Diameter Mild Steel Stainless &a Tool Steel Copper &a Brass Aluminium &a Wood mm inch 27 15 40 45 14 9/16" 595 330 880 990 16 5/8" 535 295 790 890 17 11/16" 485 270 720 810 19 3/4" 445 245 660 740 20 - 425 235 630 705 21 13/16" 410 230 610 685 22 7/8" 380 210 565 635 24 15/16" 355 200 530 595 25 1" 335 185 495 555 27 1-1/16" 315 175 465 525 29 1-1/8" 295 165 440 495 30 1-3/16" 280 155 415 470 32 1-1/4" 265 150 395 445 33 1-5/16" 255 140 375 425 35 1-3/8" 245 135 360 405 37 1-7/16" 230 130 345 385 38 1-1/2" 225 125 330 370 40 1-9/16" 215 120 315 355 41 1-5/8" 205 115 305 345 43 1-11/16" 200 110 295 330 44 1-3/4" 190 105 285 320 46 1-13/16" 185 100 275 305 48 1-7/8" 180 100 265 295 51 2" 165 95 245 280 52 2-1/16" 160 90 240 270 54 2-1/8" 155 85 235 260 DISCLAIMER: The recommended speeds are maximums that should not be exceeded. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate,Sutton Tools &a LSC does not accept liability for any loss or damage, either direct or consequential, arising out of errors or in relation to the use or application of the information referred to herein. It is recommended that a cutting fluid be used to extend the life of your holesaw where applicable. Sutton Tools Venom Cutting Fluid (item# M8000250) is recommended by Sutton Tools.