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27th March 2013, 11:08 PM #1
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Decent set of Holesaws and Forstner Bits
Hey guys
I am sick of the crap hole-saws and Forstner Bits that I have so I am chasing advise on what to upgrade to.
I cannot afford anything like Colt but am after comparable ones that do their job, preferably in sets.
If anyone can offer their advise from their experience, that would be great.
Cheers
Arry
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28th March 2013, 07:46 AM #2
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I use Morse Bimetal Holesaws
Saw blades, hole saws, circular saw blades, and recip blades: The M. K. Morse Company provides professional quality metal cutting blades and power tool accessories.
I also have a set of Carbitool T/C Holesaws
CARB-I-TOOL - Router Bit and Accessories Catalogue - January 2012
I have a set of Rockler Forstner Bits [half price on special]
Rockler - Search Results for forstner bit set
All used regularly and working well.....Cheers, crowie
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28th March 2013, 09:23 AM #3
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Not sure about the forstners, but I have a set of Frost hole saws that were on the runout specials table at the big B.
Just been using them so have them handy.
Frost used be made in Australia.
These are made in China and are very good. Well worth what I paid for them..... some old things are lovely
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28th March 2013, 09:55 AM #4
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I have the Carbatech forstener bit set and I use them extensively for holes in aluminium and they are still working well after 5 years.
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28th March 2013, 06:24 PM #5
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I have the Frost set like SG. I find them to be satisfactory.
Just Don't cut metal with them!
DAMHIK!!
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28th March 2013, 06:45 PM #6
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I bought the Aldi set of hole-saws a while ago - 7 saws and 2 arbors - I thought "how can you go wrong for $25?" They're bi-metal and variable pitch and cut just as well as the Suttons we have at work... and when you can pay more than double for just one Sutton saw WITHOUT an arbor I'd say it was a good buy.
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5th April 2013, 09:54 PM #7
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Thanks heaps guys, much appreciated
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