Tenax Chingon 1-3/8" Core Bit for Granite
The Tenax Chingon 1-3/8" (35 mm) core bit is a diamond hole-saw / coring bit for drilling clean holes in granite, marble, and engineered stone. The Chingon line is Tenax's premium core-bit family, engineered for cool, fast cutting in dense stone with minimal chipping. Use it for faucet holes, soap-dispenser holes, and small instrumentation holes in countertop fabrication.
Features
- 1-3/8" (35 mm) diamond core bit
- Tenax Chingon premium core-bit family
- Cool, fast cutting in dense granite and engineered stone
- Minimal chipping at the bore exit
- Designed for countertop faucet, soap-dispenser, and instrumentation holes
- Italian Tenax diamond quality
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tenax |
| Part Number | 52452 |
| Product | Chingon Core Bit |
| Diameter | 1-3/8 in (35 mm) |
| Application | Granite, marble, engineered stone hole drilling |
| Unit Weight | 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) |
- Mount the bit on a wet diamond drill rated for the specified diameter.
- Verify water feed reaches the cutting face before contact.
- Start with light pressure; let the diamond do the work.
- Pull the bit back periodically to flush debris from the kerf.
- Reduce feed pressure as you approach the back face to minimize exit chipping.
- Flush the bit after use; air-dry before storage.
- Wear ANSI Z87 eye protection, hearing protection, and a dust-rated respirator.
- Use cut-resistant gloves where applicable.
- Verify the tool is rated for the stone material before starting.
- Inspect the tool before each shift; remove from service if cracks or excessive wear are visible.
Always wear ANSI Z87 eye protection, hearing protection, and a dust-rated respirator when running stone abrasives. Verify wet water feed before each cut where applicable.









