Features
- Carbide tip geometry optimized to cut embedded metal rebar
- Head design allows drilling while in hammer mode
- SDS‑Plus shank for quick switching with SDS‑Plus masonry bits
- Enables drilling through rebar so hole location need not be changed
- Designed for dry drilling (no water or coolant required)
- One‑piece fixed shank with approximately 10 in usable length
- Compatible with SDS‑Plus hammer drills
Specifications
| Manufacturer | DeWalt |
| Item Type | Rebar Cutter Drill Bit |
| Diameter | 3/4" |
| Application Material | Metal rebar |
| Cut Depth | 10" |
| Material | Carbide |
| Overall Length | 12" |
| Point Type | Carbide |
| Shank Style | SDS+ |
| Supplier Part Number | DWA54340 |
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A carbide-tipped SDS‑Plus rebar cutter bit designed to cut through steel reinforcing bar embedded in concrete. The head is configured for use in hammer mode to sever rebar; once the metal is cut, the user should return to a standard carbide masonry bit to continue drilling concrete. Intended for dry drilling and for use with SDS‑Plus compatible hammer drills.
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Rebar-Through Anchor Drilling
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MEP Hole Rescue On-Call
Provide rapid-response help to electricians, plumbers, and HVAC teams that stall on rebar. Arrive with SDS-Plus hammer drills, rebar cutters, and matching masonry bits; sever the bar, complete the hole, and keep their schedule intact. Charge an hourly rate plus a per-bar fee.
No-Shift Railing Installs
Specialize in retrofit handrails and guardrails in reinforced concrete where aesthetics and code require exact post spacing. Use rebar cutters to maintain template locations even across reinforcing steel. Upsell scanning, engineering review, and premium finishes.
Rental Kit + Quick Training
Rent an SDS-Plus hammer drill bundle with three-quarter-inch rebar cutter, matching masonry bits, and a dust shroud. Include a 10-minute training on switching bits (cut bar, then finish concrete), dry drilling best practices, and safety. Target DIYers and small contractors; add consumable and damage fees.
Architectural Perforation Patterns
Create decorative perforation layouts in existing concrete—star fields, wayfinding dots, drainage arrays, or cable-thread art. Provide layout, scanning to map rebar, controlled cutting through steel, and clean finishing. Market to landscape architects, hospitality, and public art projects.
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Constellation Patio Lights
Drill a star-map pattern into an existing reinforced patio and set low-voltage LED pucks. The three-quarter-inch rebar cutter lets you keep exact star positions even when you hit reinforcing steel; cut the bar in hammer mode, then switch to a masonry bit to finish the hole. Dry drilling keeps setup simple.
Threaded-Rod Relief Panel
Cast a non-structural concrete panel with a scrap rebar mesh, then drill a precise grid of through-holes that will intersect the mesh. Insert stainless threaded rod with nuts to create a pixelated relief or typographic art piece. The rebar cutter ensures the grid stays perfect without shifting around steel.
Irrigated Planter Blocks
Upcycle reinforced pavers or cast custom blocks and drill exact drain and irrigation channels wherever needed. The cutter slices embedded rebar so channels land where the design calls for them. Add drip lines through the holes and stack blocks into modular green walls.
Cable-Weave Privacy Screen
Start with a reinforced precast slab offcut and drill staggered pass-throughs to thread stainless cable in a woven pattern. Consistent spacing is maintained even through the rebar grid by cutting the bar as you encounter it, then completing the hole with a standard masonry bit.
Retrofit Handrail Symmetry
Design a custom steel handrail for existing concrete steps and keep post anchor spacing perfectly symmetrical. If rebar is encountered, sever it with the SDS-Plus rebar cutter and finish the holes to exact layout, avoiding unsightly post shifts. For non-critical elements or with engineer approval.