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  1. 2nd August 2020, 08:00 PM #1
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    Default Which hole saw to get?

    When I first started renovating, i got this hole saw for making a hole for my door locks. Worked well and its used will a cordless drill.

    Sutton Tools 8 Piece Multi-Purpose Carpenter Holesaw Set | Bunnings Warehouse

    Didnt get the set but just a single piece, the size i need.

    I also see other types with different cutting edge and i wonder will they still cut through wood well?

    Lenox 8 Piece Electrician Speedslot Hole Saw Set | Bunnings Warehouse

    If they made the cutting edge different there must be a specific use for it. I dont know which ones to invest in if i buy. Just got a bench drill too.

    I primarily use these for wood only.

    Or should I just use forstner bits if i want to cut a through hole? I guess it will work for bench drill but too unstable for handheld drill?
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    The Sutton uses TCT teeth and will cut through abrasive materials such as fibro sheeting. The Lennox uses hardened steel teeth with will cut through steel. Either will cut wood; neither will cut particularly smoothly.

    Brad pointed bits produce the cleanest holes up to about 1/2”, above that then forstner bits but if you don’t need smooth bored holes then spade bits, speedbore bits and old fashioned irwin/scotch/jennings auger bits are fine and usually cheaper.

    Almost any bit can be used in a hand drill but a drill press will always give a cleaner hole.
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    Great advice there Chief
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