William Tomlinson
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
Cut well till it got in a bind and then disintegrated. I gave 3 stars as it cut better than expected. Probably would work well in a drill press.Update...I went with a more known brand, made a jig, went slow and blew out shavings often. I used motor oil as lube as work better than tap solution...also I drilled pilot hole and used a 1/4 bolt instead of bit to keep centered...just have to hit threads with a flat file to fit.(bolt less likely to snap) hope this helps others.
Eldon Hammond
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
One of the Best Hole Saws I have ever used. 1 5/8". I never had a Hole Saw make a continuous ribbon of chips like this. Used it to cut through 1/4" steel plate. Run Drill Press slow and used cutting oil. The cutters are as sharp after as they were before cutting.
FinishCarpenter
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
I bought this to cut thru 1/4 steel lntels above doors it cut thru like nothing great tool at a good price
Jack Sonnet
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
I really like the performance of this hole saw/bit. As expected, it zipped right through 14ga aluminum plate. I was prepared to add some cutting oil, but it was through almost immediately. It's sharp and it was easy to assemble with the included hex wrench. It's a nicely engineered tool and I'm happy with it. (Sorry I haven't tried it on steel, yet.) I'm certain it would cut through copper and plastic just as easy. The only downside is that once you assemble it, it no-longer fits in the plastic storage box. Why, why is that? Nevertheless, Recommended.
Dave Williams
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
did exactly what I needed it to do
Michael J.
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
Like the carbide teeth they cut really well
Jennifer W
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
Wow.I had to cut two 2" holes in a 1/4" thick steel plate, and I knew the home center-type hole saws wouldn't do the job. I saw the word CARBIDE and my brain said "YES, try this - even if it only lasts one hole it would be worth it".I spritzed the steel plate with WD-40 and started cutting. I used a slow RPM with light pressure and took breaks to respray with WD-40. I kept checking the carbide teeth for discoloration, breakage or wear, but they remained razor-sharp. Very quickly I was all done with the first hole, and the surface finish of the cut was excellent. Second hole went even faster (I use a 4-axis technique, tilting the drill slightly towards N-S-E-W of the circle being cut so I can check the evenness of the depth of cut during breaks to respray with WD-40). I looked at the teeth afterwards and they remain razor-sharp.This hole saw has a very high-quality feel and is incredibly durable, particularly considering how inexpensive it is. I'm thinking of buying a bunch of different sizes because it makes cutting perfect holes in thick steel plates effortless.It's great to find something so satisfying, to the point where you feel compelled to write a review of it. This is one of those satisfying tools.
Timothy J. Haley
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
First, I will say that all of the ten hole saws came nicely packaged with two drill bits, springs and a wrench for the set screw. The holes created were cleanly cut and the saws teeth held up nicely and were as sharp at the end of the operation as at the beginning. Be sure to keep everything oiled while cutting and go slowly.I needed to make two holes in my Exmark Quest’s mower deck so I could access the filler plugs. I purchased ten of these metal hole saws (ranged from 3/4” to 2”) so I’d have them available for future use. I used the 1 1/8” bit for this job. Problem #1: the bit’s shank has three rounded edges which needed to be ground down so the six sides would fit the Lenox 10” bit extender. (See attached photo). The other nine hole saw bits have the same dimensions and each will need reshaping to fit an extension’s socket.Problem #2: The smaller of the two drill bits snapped in two almost immediately. Not a problem as I was able to create a replacement (see photo).Problem #3: Due to the saw’s cutting vibration the set screw tends to work itself out. The Lenox’s did likewise. I used Locktite’s blue threadlocker to hold them in place and ultimately changed out the Lenox’s set screw (See photo).Everything worked out well.I can’t understand why these hole saws come with rounded sides on the shanks!