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Hotrodb
12-26-2018, 04:04 PM
I’m getting to the point of needing to perchase Hole Saws for metal and fiberglass. What brands and bit types did you buy. Thank you for your help

Jeff Kleiner
12-26-2018, 06:38 PM
I must have about 50 of them and the majority are Lennox.

Jeff

Big Blocker
12-26-2018, 07:17 PM
I'll second that thought - Lennox

Edit: I also have a complete set of electricians hole punches that I use for precision holes . . .

Doc

japollon
12-26-2018, 07:39 PM
Blair Holcutter

Joel

HVACMAN
12-26-2018, 09:42 PM
Lennox is always reliable. The quality is awesome.

JimLev
12-26-2018, 10:07 PM
The majority of mine are also Lennox, I do have some Milwaukee Hole Dozer too.
No problems with either of them.

GoDadGo
12-26-2018, 11:07 PM
Lenox with a twist.

1. I replaced the drill bit with a piece of solid steel rod.
2. Then I drill my pilot hole with the same size bit as the solid steel rod.
3. Once the pilot hole is drilled I go at it with the hole saw.
4. The solid rod keeps the hole saw from wanting to walk around.

Hope this helps and if it doesn't, then that's okay too.

Hotrodb
12-28-2018, 01:11 AM
Thank you all that answered my question. Have a happy new year

FFRWRX
12-28-2018, 07:02 AM
Lenox with a twist.

1. I replaced the drill bit with a piece of solid steel rod.
2. Then I drill my pilot hole with the same size bit as the solid steel rod.
3. Once the pilot hole is drilled I go at it with the hole saw.
4. The solid rod keeps the hole saw from wanting to walk around.

Hope this helps and if it doesn't, then that's okay too.

That's a very good idea. Sometimes I find that the center hole has enlarged a little (since side forces on the drill bit allow it to cut into the material a little) allowing the hole cutter to wander a little oversizing the hole. Your idea prevents that. I'll have to try it..............thank you!