Klein Tools 31918 Bi-Metal Hole Saw, 1-1/8-Inch
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No, it would quickly become dull. One with carbide teeth is the one I recommend.
There's no reason why a 1/2" Dewalt arbor won't do the trick.
Yes, but I'm not sure if a quick release would be effective.
Selected User Reviews For Klein Tools 31918 Bi-Metal Hole Saw, 1-1/8-Inch
It was necessary to install an exhaust fan, which necessitated the use of a 6-foot extension cord. opening of one inch Because I've always had good luck with Klein Tools products, I went with that brand. I used my Milwaukee Arbor, which was perfect for the job. br>I had to drill through the aluminum siding of my house and into my attic. I had to reverse the drill to get through the siding because the teeth were too sharp and aggressive, and if they grabbed the drill, it would almost twist out of my hand, so I basically started my pilot hole, reversed the drill until I got through the aluminum siding, and then changed drill directions and it blasted right through the wood with ease. br>There were no issues at all, and I'm hoping to use this for future projects such as installing canned lighting:.
This hole saw is of higher quality than I require, but it will serve me well for a long time. I used to work as a construction electrician, so I'm used to investing in high-quality equipment. I'm retired now and don't need to, but it's difficult to break old habits. br>br> I needed to install a couple of light boxes in my house, and this is the perfect size. It effortlessly slashes through siding, wood, and nails. It's also relatively simple to remove the slug. The next step will be to put it through a plaster test. It has the ability to quickly kill blades.
So far, the hole saw has only been used to cut 1/2" drywall. The "matching" pin holes in the saw are not properly located and will not engage in position, so I purchased the matching saw arbor with pins. Quality control is shoddy at best. It could be a problem if I need to drill something tougher. I'm sure if I paid to have it replaced, the new one would be off center as well. A shame.
This was used to cut a hole for 4" PVC in an exterior well for radon mitigation. Like butter, it sliced through the drywall, sheathing, and siding. br>br>Tip - If you are looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "innovative Start on the outside and spin in reverse until you've gotten through the siding if you have vinyl siding. Otherwise, the teeth may be too aggressive and crack or tear the siding (especially in cold weather).
This hole saw was about a third of the price of other hole saws, so I bought it. I should've realized what I was getting myself into. It should read "only for metal" rather than "optimized for metal. " You'll break your arm trying to use this in wood because the teeth are way too aggressive; after nearly breaking my wrist, I ended up spinning in reverse and burning through the wood before returning and switching back to my go-to Dewalt hole saw.
The 2 1/2" model was what I purchased. The blade was sharp when it arrived, and it cuts through wood with ease - Boards that are 1/2" thick br>br>Note that a 1/2" arbor is required for this hole saw. "Frequently bought together," according to Amazon's product page, is a 1/4" arbor. I bought the recommended 1/4" arbor because I didn't have one already. However, because the arbor was too small, I had to return it.
Blade held edge well but was difficult to handle 6" bit, used 1/2" angle drill with auxiliary pipe handle to drill through aluminum wall had to run in reverse very aggressive cut after cutting through aluminum then run in forward to cut through foam and FRP, blade held edge well but was difficult to handle 6" bit, used 1/2" angle drill with auxiliary pipe handle to drill through aluminum wall had to run in reverse very aggressive cut after cutting through aluminum then run in forward to cut through foam and FRP, blade held edge well but was hard to handle Be careful, because you'll want to grab it!.
I got exactly what I needed for a little less money than I would have paid at the hardware store. The 3- Running 3" PVC through my house (for a radon mitigation system) was no problem with 5/8" pipe. Make sure you have one of the 7/16" arbors with pins (which allows for easy removal).
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