Holesaw deal

[rdagger]

I picked up this bi-metal 4-5/8" holesaw on ebay (No arbor included). It's not the best quality, but good enough for cutting holes for 120mm fans. The guy has more for sale for $8.95 and accepts lower offers:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170319926292

[thideras]

Should be in "Cyber Deals".

Not sure if eBay links are allowed there.

[neonblingbling]

Out of curiosity, how much would it cost from somewhere like Lowe's/Home Depot or Harbor Freight?

[rdagger]

4-1/2" bi-metal holesaw are $35 at Home Depot and Lowes.
I haven't seen any other 4-5/8" holesaws. You get an extra 1/8" of airflow, but it still fits a 120mm fan.

[squads]

great price if you need one of these. Hole saws are EXPENSIVE.

FYI, This also needs a pilot bit to work correctly.

[LilBuddy]

I've discovered never use a wood hole saw on a metal case...pretty much makes them a one time use deal.

[natewildes]

I've discovered never use a wood hole saw on a metal case...pretty much makes them a one time use deal.

Yeah, you're MUCH better off to get a Dremel--they'll stick around forever, and each bit lasts more than 4 holes in a standard metal case...which is 3 more than your average hole saw will do ;)

[neonblingbling]

Yeah, you're MUCH better off to get a Dremel--they'll stick around forever, and each bit lasts more than 4 holes in a standard metal case...which is 3 more than your average hole saw will do ;)

If you already have a drill, I'd rather spend $10 on a holesaw than cutting out holes with a dremel. Faster, cleaner, and overall harder to get hurt/mess up.

[danbroke]

If you already have a drill, I'd rather spend $10 on a holesaw than cutting out holes with a dremel. Faster, cleaner, and overall harder to get hurt/mess up.

LOL! dont like the exsploding projectiles pieces from the cutting wheel??:shrug:

[squads]

This holesaw should have no problem cutting up an aluminum case. Obviously it will have some problems cutting through steel...

[chop_wood]

whhuut i must be tired. i was lookin for coleslaw.

[danbroke]

whhuut i must be tired. i was lookin for coleslaw.

next isle over!:p

[dealmaster]

Yeah, you're MUCH better off to get a Dremel--they'll stick around forever, and each bit lasts more than 4 holes in a standard metal case...which is 3 more than your average hole saw will do ;)

If you get a bi-metal hole saw it'll slice through aluminum like butter and will last plenty of times. You'd have to be pretty dumb if to use a wood hole saw on a metal case.

[LilBuddy]

Guilty as charged.

[rdagger]

The holesaw works great. I cut 2 holes in my aluminum case easily. Took less than a minute each. The blade is still very sharp.