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Help me decide...right now there are 3 hole saw kits on sale for BF. The Lenox and Milwaukee 13/15 piece bi-metal kits...and a Diablo 9pc carbide tipped kit. The prices are comparable and I realize that the Diablo has fewer sizes...but I'm not as concerned with completeness as I am with quality...so...which one do I take home?
 
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What am I cutting? A little of this...a little of that...jk. I don't specialize in anything...I just want some to have around. But I could see cutting metal occasionally.
 

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Just FYI, that diablo kit only the 2" hole saw is carbide tipped... and the carbide is really small compare the Klein specialty one I got for 1/2" knockout.... probably a good set, but looks cheap and gimmicky. Read that fine print. I would go with the traditional lenox or Milwaukee bi-metal saws. I had the Rigid set for years, works fine for wood and few metal cuttings.
 
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I don't really need a new Sawzall...ah who am I kidding?...this is GJ...maybe I can make it my car/shed/bathroom saw...

Unfortunately that doesn't help me out though...are the Milwaukee ones better than the Diablos?
 
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Just FYI, that diablo kit only the 2" hole saw is carbide tipped... and the carbide is really small compare the Klein specialty one I got for 1/2" knockout.... probably a good set, but looks cheap and gimmicky. Read that fine print.

Sonofabitch...really? I didn't catch that...thanks
 

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I don't really need a new Sawzall...ah who am I kidding?...this GJ...maybe I can make it my car/shed/bathroom saw...

Unfortunately that doesn't help me out though...are the Milwaukee ones better than the Diablos?

LMFAO.... ever since that news article.... I had to ask.... are you cutting peep holes in the bathroom tiles...:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D none of these would work... you'll needed those diamond grid ones if you are cutting into tiles, and dry wall being soft, actually wears down metal or carbide saws faster than wood or other material...
 

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What am I cutting? A little of this...a little of that...jk. I don't specialize in anything...I just want some to have around. But I could see cutting metal occasionally.

Well with that information I would suggest that you get the set that color matches the decor of your shop.

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LMFAO.... ever since that news article.... I had to ask.... are you cutting peep holes in the bathroom tiles...:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D none of these would work... you'll needed those diamond grid ones if you are cutting into tiles, and dry wall being soft, actually wears down metal or carbide saws faster than wood or other material...

Depends on who's asking ;)
 
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Well with that information I would suggest that you get the set that color matches the decor of your shop.

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I kinda figured they'd all be comparable, with fans and detractors alike. I'll go with the Milwaukees.

Thanks guys
 
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No problem, I just picked my big red ones up:) same basic kit even though it's 15 pieces. There are 2 extra drill bits iirc
 
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