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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
PropertyDetail
BrandTenax
Part Number52452
ProductChingon Core Bit
Diameter1-3/8 in (35 mm)
ApplicationGranite, marble, engineered stone hole drilling
Unit Weight1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
  1. Mount the bit on a wet diamond drill rated for the specified diameter.
  2. Verify water feed reaches the cutting face before contact.
  3. Start with light pressure; let the diamond do the work.
  4. Pull the bit back periodically to flush debris from the kerf.
  5. Reduce feed pressure as you approach the back face to minimize exit chipping.
  6. 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.