can this be uaed with a hand drill

DO NOT USE IN A HAND DRILL !!! It will jump out and torque around...hand drill not slow or stable enough. YOU WILL GET INJURED - AND THE HOLE WILL NOT BE ROUND!!

Can it be used on light gage steel?

Yes...if you are careful to keep the material flat on a backer board. And remember this cutter is to be used only on a drill press. I have used these cutters to cut instrument holes in .090 aluminium.

can I cut a 120mm hole in acrylic glass of my computer case??

I have successfully cut both 1/4" and 1/8" thick acrylic with this cutter. Your drill press should be set to it's lowest speed, and the cutter advanced into the work as slowly as possible. If you have the material available, sandwich the acrylic between a piece if 1/4" plywood, mdf or similar materiel on top with a thicker backer board of the same or similar material on the bottom. Clamp the sandwich assembly to the drill press table. The sandwich will help flatten the acrylic if it is warped, and lessen the possibility edge fracture from the cutter. Progressively finer grits of sandpaper may be used to dress up the edges of the cut.

Does the cutter blade ship with this tool, or must it be ordered separately? It's confusing with the blade "ghosted" in the photo, etc.

Includes the blade. This is a good tool. I cut 20 3 1/2 inch holes in 1" Trex, which is really hard. That dulled the tool by the end of the job. Tools are available all over and can also be resharpened.

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Heavy Duty Circle Cutter

Product ID: 273952598

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Material
High Carbon
Brand
General Tools
Product dimensions
20L x 20W
Colour
Silver
Number of teeth
1

🔩Tempered steel body with precise graduations

⏱️Max 500 RPM for safe, heavy-duty drill press use

⚙️Adjustable 1.75" to 7.875" diameter

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Description

🔧 Cut circles like a pro—because precision is the new power move.

BUILT TO ENDURE - Tempered high-carbon steel construction ensures durability and long-lasting performance under heavy use.
SPEED MEETS SAFETY - Engineered for a max safe speed of 500 RPM, balancing power with control for professional results.
PRECISION CUT MASTERY - Easily dial in perfect circles from 1.75" to 7.875" for flawless project execution.
TOOL FREE ADJUSTMENTS - Hex wrench included for quick, hassle-free blade positioning—stay in the zone, not the workshop.
PRO GRADE COMPATIBILITY - Designed exclusively for 1/2" shank drill presses, delivering smooth cuts on wood, metal, and composites.

The General Tools 55 Heavy Duty Circle Cutter is a professional-grade, adjustable cutting tool designed for drill press use. With a durable tempered steel body and precise graduations, it cuts clean circles from 1.75 to 7.875 inches in diameter at safe speeds up to 500 RPM. Ideal for wood, sheet metal, and composite materials, it offers reliable performance and easy adjustments with an included hex wrench.

Specifications

Manufacturer	General Tools
Part number	55
Item Weight	336 g
Product Dimensions	13.97 x 10.16 x 2.54 cm; 335.66 g
Item model number	55
Size	7-7/8" Heavy Duty
Color	Silver
Style	55
Material	High Carbon Steel
Power source type	Corded-electric
Item Package Quantity	1
Number Of Pieces	1
Speed	500 RPM
Measurement System	Inch
Included components	....
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No

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