Adjustable Hole Cutter Cowling?

[Danielwareham]

What do we think of these? Considering buying one.

Adjustable Hole Cutter with Cowling 40-200mm cowl on eBay (end time 31-Mar-11 22:33:59 BST)

 

[GrannySmiff]

I worked with a guy who had one I saw it and thoguht "oh dear what is that" but its very good, can do any size hole you need, and catches the debris. Going to get myself one.

 

[Johnny-G]

I've got a couple but without the cowling.
They seem ok on small holes but can get a bit wobbly and out of balance on larger ones.

 

[GrannySmiff]

the cowling will stabilize it.

 

[Lofty]

I used to use a very similar type.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/FLCUT162.JPG

It uses only the one cutter and has balance weights for cutting the larger holes, but up to about 80mm you don't need the weight. So it's simple to set up.
Worked well, thinking about getting another one.

Cheers,
Lofty

 

[MarkieSparkie]

There is also DADE Dust and Debris Eliminator, which is a silicon cowl which catches and traps the dust and debris whilst allowing the use of hole-saws up to 120mm. In my opinion this is quicker, easier, cheaper and works a treat. Most of us already use hole-saws anyway and this device allows them to be still used whilst catching all the nasties, best of all worlds!
http://www.*************/prods/90831/Drill-Bits/Holesaws/Hole-Cutters/Dust-Debris-Collector
D.A.D.E. - Dust and Debris Eliminator | City Electrical Factors

 

[Haddon]

Hi

I have purchased the DADE and i cant believe how good it is. Really simple to use and seems like it will last forever, no silly blades just pop your standard hole saws in and away you go. There website is www.simpleideasuk.com

 

[danzor]

I also use the same as lofty, they're a god send! Saves a lot of time on cleaning and covering things up. The only problem I find is getting replacement blades