Features
- Centers the cutter for faster, more precise alignment
- Retracts to eject the slug automatically once the cut is complete
- Delivers coolant to the cutting surface to reduce heat and help prevent damage
- Compatible with annular cutters with a 2 in. cutting depth
Specifications
| Number Of Pieces | 2 |
| Product Diameter (In) | 1/4 |
| Product Pack Quantity | 3 |
| Cut Length / Depth | 2 in. |
| Shank Diameter | 3/4 in. |
| Package Quantity | 1 (listed on one reseller page) |
| Weight | 0.12 lbs (listed on reseller page) |
| Upc | 885911737081 (listed on reseller page) |
| Applications | Structure steel; carbon steel; aluminum; stainless steel |
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Pilot pin for annular cutters that provides centering for the cutter, allows coolant to reach the cutting surface, and retracts to eject the slug after the cut is complete. Intended for use with annular cutters having a 2 in. cutting depth.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Precision Hole-Cutting Service
Offer on-site mag-drilling for steel fabricators, erectors, and gate/railing installers. The pilot pin enables fast centering and clean slug ejection, boosting throughput on thick sections up to the cutter’s 2 in. depth. Price per hole, per pattern, or per hour; upsell deburring, priming, and template creation.
Pre-Drilled Base Plates and Brackets
Run a small-batch shop that supplies base plates, splice plates, and mounting brackets with accurate bolt circles and patterns. Use pilot pins for repeatable alignment and coolant for long tool life in structural steel and stainless. Sell standard SKUs and custom patterns with quick turnaround.
Hole Repair and Retrofit Specialist
Provide a service to enlarge, relocate, or add holes in existing structures, machinery bases, and handrails. The pilot pin helps maintain concentricity with bushings/jigs when upsizing holes. Deliver before/after measurements, include surface touch-up, and charge premium emergency-call rates.
Metal Slug Upcycling Products
Collect the ejected slugs and turn them into coasters, magnets, keychains, or mosaic wall art. The pilot pin’s automatic slug ejection streamlines harvesting uniform discs. Brand them with laser engraving and sell online or wholesale to gift shops and maker markets.
Consumables and Training Micro-Brand
Launch an e-commerce niche selling pilot pins, 2 in. depth annular cutters, and cutting fluid kits. Offer subscription restock packs and a short paid course on safe, efficient mag-drilling. Bundle pins with coolant and maintenance guides to reduce downtime for tradespeople.
Creative
Patterned Steel Fire Pit
Use a mag drill with the pilot pin and a 2 in. depth annular cutter to create precise ventilation and design holes in 1/8–1/4 in. steel plate for a fire pit. The pilot pin centers quickly and coolant keeps edges clean. Collect the ejected slugs to weld on as decorative dots or inlay them into a contrasting ring.
Modular Workshop Shelving
Build bolt-together shelves from steel angle and plate by drilling accurate bolt patterns and lightening holes. The pilot pin speeds alignment on repetitive layouts, delivers coolant for longer cutter life, and ejects slugs for fast cycle times—perfect for producing multiple identical uprights and crossmembers.
Custom Aluminum Instrument Panel
Fabricate a dashboard or boat console with clean, burr-free holes for gauges, toggles, and USB ports. The pilot pin drops into center-punch marks for precise spacing, and coolant prevents galling in aluminum. Save the slugs as labeled plugs or cable pass-through caps.
Stainless Outdoor Kitchen Fascia
Create sleek stainless panels with accurately spaced mounting and vent holes for an outdoor kitchen or BBQ station. The pilot pin aids fast repositioning on jigs, and coolant keeps the cut cool for a polished finish. Use ejected slugs as accent rivet-look elements.
Architectural Address Plaque
Cut a grid of holes in Corten or stainless to form numbers or a dotted logo. The pilot pin ensures consistent spacing and clean entry, while automatic slug ejection speeds production. Mount the plaque with standoffs and repurpose the slugs as a matching house number keychain set.