I'm giving this kit five stars because the quality is there and as I pointed out in the caption, it's the best way to spend money on hole saws; buying a kit (unless you have just one project calling for only one or two sizes).
Like one reviewer noted, more hole saws don't necessarily fit in the plastic box, but some WILL fit. The "large arbor" saws can be stacked one additional saw inside the other. Also, a couple of the "large arbor" saws can be moved and stacked and then a couple additional of the taller, "small arbor" saws can be placed in the spots vacated by the "large arbor" saws. (I know that sounds complicated, but once you have the box in front of you it will be obvious what I'm talking about.) The plastic box itself is a good one, very sturdy, heavy plastic with a strong latch.
My main criticism is that a couple of sizes that you might think should be included are not; for example, the 1" size and the 1 1/4" are not included. The kit goes from 7/8" to 1 1/8" to 1 3/8".....seems a bit (no pun intended) odd. I added a size 1" and a size 1 1/4" from Home Depot's tool department (and they do fit inside with the rest of the kit).
As far as performance, I have used a couple of the saws in my drill press and they do drill holes. It's important to not try to drill the hole too quickly, frequently lift the saw out of the hole for a several second "cool down" (don't let it smoke!) and then continue. Also, run your drill at the correct speed. My drill press speed table calls for 500 rpm for most of these saws in soft wood (the speed will vary depending upon what you're drilling). 500 rpm is SLOW and that may be why some people are reporting less than perfect results. But I have found that these saws cut very clean entries with no "tear out". Use a sacrificial backer for the exit, or turn the work upside down for the finish cut; either method will work.
One thing that I don't like is that there is a heavy coat of protective white paint on these saws. It makes sense to protect them with paint, but the bad news is that until the paint on the saw teeth wears off, it will melt and make something of a mess of the saw teeth. The heat generated by cutting makes the paint soften, melt and then it embeds fine debris from the cutting. A small soft brass brush is handy to clean up the saws.
| Material | Metal |
|---|---|
| Brand | Milwaukee |
| Product Dimensions | 3.75"L x 9.25"W |
| Color | Bi-metal |
| Style | 13-Piece |
| Item Weight | 3.21 Pounds |
| Compatible Material | Metal |
| Manufacturer | Builders World Wholesale Distribution |
| Part Number | 49-22-4025 |
| Item Weight | 3.21 pounds |
| Item model number | 49-22-4025 |
| Batteries | Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 13 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Included Components | Hole Saw |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
