Hole Saw Set recommendations

[RDB85]

I’m looking to buy a hole saw set for drilling into wood, metal and plastic. Any recommendations please?

 

[MJPD29]

What size are we talking? If 20,25 32 etc them armeg. If bigger it doesn't really matter because they all will go blunt drilling spots out.

 

[telectrix]

armeg. or CEF do a milwaukee set .

 

[RDB85]

These any good:

Dart:

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Dewalt:

https://cpc.farnell.com/dewalt/dt8269l-qz/plumbers-bi-metal-holesaw-set/dp/TL18935?mckv=siAXGxaJ5_dm%7Cpcrid%7C491022676305%7Ckword%7C%7Cmatch%7C%7Cplid%7C%7Cslid%7C%7Cproduct%7CTL18935%7Cpgrid%7C46638858386%7Cptaid%7Cpla-902489728949%7C&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-SHOPPING&s_kwcid=AL!5616!3!491022676305!!!network%7D!902489728949!&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg-7zvoif8AIVVSB7Ch0T4g93EAQYASABEgKlLvD_BwE

 

[Dustydazzler]

Anyone still use Starrett hole cutters ?

i have a starrett set 16, 20, 25 and 32mm my dad gave to me 20 years ago and they still work fine , I also have a set of Bosch which are quite good.

 

[Fazz711]

I always go for starrett.
Have tried others in the past and they don't last as long.
Most of mine are 16mm 20mm and 25mm.
I have a few others but hardly get used

 

[rapparee]

Anyone still use Starrett hole cutters ?

i have a starrett set 16, 20, 25 and 32mm my dad gave to me 20 years ago and they still work fine , I also have a set of Bosch which are quite good.

Seriously?

We seem to eat through Olympic and Morse holesaws. They're nearly regarded as disposable.

 

[andyb]

Anyone still use Starrett hole cutters ?

i have a starrett set 16, 20, 25 and 32mm my dad gave to me 20 years ago and they still work fine.

Still the same holesaw, It's had 15 new cutters and 5 new arbors.

 

[Lister1987]

Got Armeg for 20 25 32, stepdrill for 5-40mm and Bosch progresser quick change for everything else and Bosch spade bits for joists

I hate they Bosch doesn't have a version of the Starrett Oops Arbour, missing a trick imo.

 

[nicebutdim]

I hate they Bosch doesn't have a version of the Starrett Oops Arbour, missing a trick imo.

Bought one of those oops arbors and haven't needed to enlarge a single hole since.

Typical.


Used Metabo holesaws for years. Very good quality, but never really hear of others using them.

 

[Lister1987]

Bought one of those oops arbors and haven't needed to enlarge a single hole since.

Typical.

I'm ok with the step drill bit just know I'll get that 1 occasion that needs a downlight holes made bigger ? sods law ain't it

 

[RDB85]

I can’t justify the price of the Armeg ones unfortunately. Dart any good? Or the DeWalt ones I posted? Starrett seem to have mixed reviews.

 

[rapparee]

Bought one of those oops arbors and haven't needed to enlarge a single hole since.

Typical.


Used Metabo holesaws for years. Very good quality, but never really hear of others using them.

Just wrap insulation tape around the smaller hole saw and place it inside the bigger hole saw.

It'll give you a step between the two sizes.

I've had to do this, when we were upgrading machines and they needed a bigger gland

 

[rsgaz]

Or the DeWalt ones I posted?

Beware the sets with peculiar plumbing sizes!! Not even a 20 or 25 in that set. I use this set...

Faithfull FAIHSKU Holesaw Kit 16pc - Universal

Faithfull FAIHSKU Holesaw Kit 16pc - Universal

www.ffx.co.uk

It's a really nice case, plenty of room to chuck in spare new ones also. Definitely recommend.


edit: Oh, I didn't notice the drop down menu to get the right sizes for that DeWalt set.

 

[RDB85]

Beware the sets with peculiar plumbing sizes!! Not even a 20 or 25 in that set. I use this set...

Faithfull FAIHSKU Holesaw Kit 16pc - Universal

Faithfull FAIHSKU Holesaw Kit 16pc - Universal

www.ffx.co.uk

It's a really nice case, plenty of room to chuck in spare new ones also. Definitely recommend.

They do look nice. Ive not heard of faithful. I’ve seen this set too:

Dart DPHK11 11 Piece Premium Holesaw Kit DPHK11 | at Zoro

Dart - DPHK11 11 Piece Premium Holesaw Kit available at Zoro.co.uk - UK's Leading Supplier of DIY Tools and Supplies'

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This is the DeWalt one which I think has the correct sizes:

https://cpc.farnell.com/dewalt/dt83004-qz/electricians-bi-metal-holesaw/dp/TL18936

 

[nicebutdim]

Just wrap insulation tape around the smaller hole saw and place it inside the bigger hole saw.

It'll give you a step between the two sizes.

I've had to do this, when we were upgrading machines and they needed a bigger gland

There's always a way of getting around any problem; I just thought it was ironic buying one of those arbors and since then not needing to enlarge a hole.

 

[Dartlec]

The Bosch quick change ones are quite nice (if expensive) - Avoids the hassle trying to get any other brand off the damn arbor after the plaster has got into all the joints....

 

[telectrix]

I'm ok with the step drill bit just know I'll get that 1 occasion that needs a downlight holes made bigger ? sods law ain't it

for downlights it's only plasterboard. i use a set of shallow bits. cost a tenner for arbour and 6 cutters up to 80mm with all the popular downlight sizes .similar to this, but mine are red.

Downlight Holesaw Kit

Need to install downlights? This hole saw set from Toolpak is a real time-saver – it contains six of the most popular downlight sizes from 51mm to 86mm. The carbon steel hole saws will cut up to 25mm deep holes in wood, plastic or plasterboard. • Hole saw set for six popular downlight sizes•...

www.toolstation.com

 

[RDB85]

Thanks lads I’ve decided to go for the Darts set.

 

[DPG]

Thanks lads I’ve decided to go for the Darts set.

180!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I can’t justify the price of the Armeg ones unfortunately. Dart any good? Or the DeWalt ones I posted? Starrett seem to have mixed reviews.

They'll all have mixed reviews, I doubt you'll find one brand that everyone loves. I've used my starretts for about 7 years now and they are still fine. They have had medium to low use over that time.

 

[Lister1987]

Thanks lads I’ve decided to go for the Darts set.

You'll be there a while trying to cut holes with darts ?

 

[Dustydazzler]

You'll be there a while trying to cut holes with darts ?

But would be great fun trying

 

[Lister1987]

But would be great fun trying

How many darts does it take? 180 ?

 

[Rockingit]

I needed a 32 in a hurry on a job and didn't have my Staretts - local hardware shop in Clerkenwell had a Reisser, I've not looked back since and am replacing all my stock as they wear out for Reissers.

Also have the Bosch quick-change set but just find they go blunt really quickly so stopped bothering with them years ago for anything other than light weight or plasterboard work.