Diamond hole saw

[pirate]

Just thought I would share that Rona has a new line called Eco that has diamond hole saw for quite cheep. I thought ( poor memory) that a 1.5" was close to 30$ but so far the only one that has them is the one in the NE of Calgary. But currently they are out more comming in according to the guy there.

[monocus]

remember you get what you paid for-if it is for a one time use then no problem-but if you are going to be doing multiple cuts i would go for a more expensive one-you also have to look and see if it isn't warped-i bought a dewalt (really crappy company now)6 " hole saw and it was off center by 3/8 of an inch.at the same time i bought a set of diamond hole saws at summit tools(8 different sizes) for around $80 and they have worked out fine-but i wouldn't use them more than 4 times before replacement.the average diamond holesaw runs about $80

[Seamazter]

Mono? are these the good ones or the bad ones?
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...ass-drill-bits

[Dyspnea]

Originally Posted by monocus

remember you get what you paid for-if it is for a one time use then no problem-but if you are going to be doing multiple cuts i would go for a more expensive one-you also have to look and see if it isn't warped-i bought a dewalt (really crappy company now)6 " hole saw and it was off center by 3/8 of an inch.at the same time i bought a set of diamond hole saws at summit tools(8 different sizes) for around $80 and they have worked out fine-but i wouldn't use them more than 4 times before replacement.the average diamond holesaw runs about $80

I have to disagree of this, I bought two hole saws on Ebay, shipped for 25 dollars. They were "cheap" but very well built. I used them to cut four holes each and to be honest they could probably do 2-3 more each. Paying more isn't alway going to give you better quality.

[xtreme]

I have gotten a number of out holes out of the "cheapies" so they aren't that bad.

Garry, if you are looking for hole saws check out mops.ca. I think they are the same as the ones BRS carries but will cost you less.

[Seamazter]

Thanks mate.

[brizzo]

Originally Posted by monocus

remember you get what you paid for-if it is for a one time use then no problem-but if you are going to be doing multiple cuts i would go for a more expensive one-you also have to look and see if it isn't warped-i bought a dewalt (really crappy company now)6 " hole saw and it was off center by 3/8 of an inch.at the same time i bought a set of diamond hole saws at summit tools(8 different sizes) for around $80 and they have worked out fine-but i wouldn't use them more than 4 times before replacement.the average diamond holesaw runs about $80

My workplace sells a 1.5" diamond holesaw for $17.99 .. I can get about 8 holes out of one through 6mm glass. They're the same brand you bought from summit tools, 'samona' brand.

Dewalt doesn't make diamond holesaws as far as I know of, and it's not in their catalogue.

$80 for a diamond bit? Do you mean a coring bit? If so .. don't use it on glass!

[monocus]

the venting seems to be ok but check the amount of diamond encrusted on the hole saws -as for the sanoma brands-these holesaws are good for about 4 cuts through 3/4 glass-thats why i bought one to replace the set gradually that cost me $80 for one bit-when i buy my tools i sometimes buy cheap to get a quick job done then i will gradually replace them with something that will last me a lifetime.the 2"bit i bought i will probably never have to replace where i have worn out 3 of the sanoma bits-as i said you get what you paid for

[monocus]

sorry i was using dewalt as an example-that was a regular hole saw i bought for construction.and it wasn't a coring bit-it is made for glass and stonework(cabnetry),but will last me more than i will be able to use it

[MikeInToronto]

The THK holesaws from Hong Kong (on Ebay) will get you about 4-5 holes on 3/8" glass. Considering they cost under $15 and shipping is free, at $3 a hole they are well worth the price.