Hole saw kit - Canadian addition

[rocco]

OK, i've been buying some hole saws over the last year or two for misc jobs and i think its time for a proper kit.
whats the best value out there, i don't need something that commercial grade but i don't want offshore garbage either.

recommendations? suggestions?


Rocco

 

[OldCarGuy]

Bi-metal Hole Saws from LENOX® have always performed well for me. They may be a bit pricey; but they’ll never let you down… Some of the big box stores sell them.

http://www.lenoxtools.com/enUS/Products/BI-METAL_HOLE_SAWS.html

 

[porcupine73]

Well it may be offshore garbage, but I picked up a couple of the HF hole saw kits (the small like up to 3" maybe, and the larger up to 5" I think). I've used them a few times and they're ok for ocassional use. They're not very deep though. But for a couple $ and what I use them for they have been working ok.

 

[dxdexter]

OK, i've been buying some hole saws over the last year or two for misc jobs and i think its time for a proper kit.
whats the best value out there, i don't need something that commercial grade but i don't want offshore garbage either.

recommendations? suggestions?


Rocco

You can buy the imported sets and individual hole saws and mandrels at Princess Auto in Moncton, NB. The sets are between $35 and $55 depending on the number of pieces included.

The more expensive USA made hole saws can be purchased at Lee Valley Tools. The 1 1/4" to 2 1/4" set is $70 and the 2 1/2" to 4 1/4" set is $85. The closest outlet is in Halifax, NS, but they can be ordered on line at http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=32276&cat=1,180,42316

If you check your local "Home Hardware", they usually carry both the Starrett brand and also have the "exchange a blade" program. Almost any industrial supplier will be able to supply good quality North American brands. Some of these would include Schooner Industrial in St. John, Rideout Tools in Dartmouth and Acklands-Grainger in St.John.

I have an assortment of both the Starrett, Exchange-A-Blade and Lee Valley saws and they all perform equally well.

 

[filthy]

Think i saw this going on sale saturday the 9th at canadian tire

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/p...4442153663&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

 

[rocco]

You can buy the imported sets and individual hole saws and mandrels at Princess Auto in Moncton, NB. The sets are between $35 and $55 depending on the number of pieces included.

The more expensive USA made hole saws can be purchased at Lee Valley Tools. The 1 1/4" to 2 1/4" set is $70 and the 2 1/2" to 4 1/4" set is $85. The closest outlet is in Halifax, NS, but they can be ordered on line at http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=32276&cat=1,180,42316

If you check your local "Home Hardware", they usually carry both the Starrett brand and also have the "exchange a blade" program. Almost any industrial supplier will be able to supply good quality North American brands. Some of these would include Schooner Industrial in St. John, Rideout Tools in Dartmouth and Acklands-Grainger in St.John.

I have an assortment of both the Starrett, Exchange-A-Blade and Lee Valley saws and they all perform equally well.

thanks for the fantastic post, i've got some choices now.

 

[rocco]

Think i saw this going on sale saturday the 9th at canadian tire

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/p...4442153663&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

i must go have a look at these.

 

[Charlie's68]

lenox last a long time for notching tube, so i am sure they would be a good choice.

 

[nissan_crawler]

x3 on the Lenox, everything else I've tried *****.

 

[dxdexter]

One thing to take into account when using hole saws, and for that matter any cutting too, is cutting speed. Even the most expensive tools will have a short life span if the speed is to great for the material being cut. Remember that the cutting edge should always be cutting. If it is to fast then it will only be sliding across the surface and creating friction and thus wearing the tool.

Although I have no experience with the cheaper brands, I have found no apparent difference in the US brands that I've used.

 

[nissan_crawler]

I run about 200 rpm's and use cutting oil or engine oil. I've tried rigid, dewalt, milwaukee, B+D, and several others. Lenox will outlast them 5:1. The Milwaukees are ok, the rest really ****.

 

[russlaferrera]

x3 on the Lenox, everything else I've tried *****.

Try Starrett, IMO they are comparable.

 

[rocco]

well, i got a set. most probly won't approve, but for the price i can't go wrong.
i can simply buy the bigger sizes as i need them now.
60$+tax

Rocco

 

[tbgallant]

Please report back on how you like these please!

Us Canadians would like to know

Thanks

 

[lbgradwell]

Please report back on how you like these please!

Us Canadians would like to know

Thanks

I've had that kit for over a year & like it just fine. I use it for plumbing installs, door hardware installs, etc. It used to be $150 at Cdn Tire, but they dropped the "regular" price to $100 a few months back. And, as every Canadian knows, you need never pay "regular" price for anything at Cdn Tire if you can wait a month or two! At $60, it's a bargain.

I've seen the exact same kit sold under the King Canada brand, and that's available for $70 all the time, so if you're stuck between Cdn Tire sales...

 

[eschoendorff]

Didi the safety glasses come wit the kit?

 

[filthy]

Didi the safety glasses come wit the kit?

Yeah they do come with the kit.

well, i got a set. most probly won't approve, but for the price i can't go wrong.
i can simply buy the bigger sizes as i need them now.
60$+tax
Rocco

Please tell us how they are. I might go pick up a set this week.

 

[rocco]

Yeah they do come with the kit.



Please tell us how they are. I might go pick up a set this week.

i used the 1 inch last night. works good.