Tool Review: Boring Into Hole Saws

Hole saws seem so straightforward that it can be tough to believe that they come in a such a huge variety of styles and materials. For this tool review, editorial adviser Mike Guertin narrowed his focus to examine the field of 2-1/8-in. bimetal hole saws. After testing saws from 14 manufacturers, Guertin found them all to be roughly equal in performance. This article includes information about other styles of hole saws, such as carbide-tipped, sheet metal, carbide grit, tungsten carbide, diamond grit, and a collection of specialty saws.

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