Mod much? CHEAP holesaws!

pcgamer4life · 08-08-05, 02:16 PM

I wasn't sure if this is supposed to go in the "crazy stuff on ebay" thread, since I think most of those are stupid/gimmicks..

This seller has some cheap holesaws. I just won a 16 peice set with a nice case and all for $0.99 + $13 shipping. Not too bad. They've got some other 7 peice sets, figured fellow moders might like to get ahold of some cheap saws... probably not the best quality, but you can't argue for that price.

skou · 08-08-05, 02:52 PM

Have fun, when you try to cut metal with those!

They are made for wood, like balsa, or light weight pine, not metal. You'd even have fun cutting a hardwood, too.

Sounds like a wasted $14, to me.

(Yes, I have used these, my father had a set, about 30 years ago.)

steve

pcgamer4life · 08-08-05, 03:28 PM

I'll let you know how they turn out, They say for wood, alloy, and thin sheet metal. I guess I shouldn't have jumped on the ball, oh well.

skou · 08-08-05, 03:34 PM

Usually, if someone is making the profit on the shipping, the product isn't worth it. Just my observation.

steve

warlock110 · 08-08-05, 11:56 PM

it's not for metal, but if u need to cut anything else into round shape, this thing is the one, i have a set, i cut my case with a dremel, these things barely get through wood, let alone metal.

darkknight187 · 08-09-05, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by skou

Usually, if someone is making the profit on the shipping, the product isn't worth it. Just my observation.

steve

on ebay this method is used to "gank" ebay out of alot of the profit from the item going for 12$ and 2$ to ship...

zip22 · 08-09-05, 12:28 AM

it also makes it hard to search for things

ZachM · 08-11-05, 11:24 AM

The description makes me think that they would do fine cutting through and aluminum case panel. Aluminum is a soft metal, and the stuff we use for computer cases can hardly be called thick. Use a generous amout of cutting oil when using them. That helps a lot. Let us know how it goes.

Reefa_Madness · 08-12-05, 11:39 AM

Circular saws intended for steel, like the stuff used in cases, will be labeled as "bi-metal" if I am remembering the term correctly. The sets that are not designated this way will actually be ground down smooth if used on hard metals.

The kit you bought should work on plexiglass and similar (cut these materials in reverse and slow so as to not "burn" them) materials, including soft woods.

Mortis03 · 08-12-05, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefa_Madness

Circular saws intended for steel, like the stuff used in cases, will be labeled as "bi-metal" if I am remembering the term correctly. The sets that are not designated this way will actually be ground down smooth if used on hard metals.

The kit you bought should work on plexiglass and similar (cut these materials in reverse and slow so as to not "burn" them) materials, including soft woods.

I'm pretty sure your right about the term.

I wonder if these would work on my beast (3mm steel case) hehe

skou · 08-12-05, 06:00 PM

Get a BUNCH of them. Plan on about 4 or 5, for each hole.

It might just be cheaper to get a real holesaw, though.

A bi-metal blade, has 2 different types of steel, welded together. A thin strip with the teeth on it, is a strong high-speed steel, and the base is a lower strength, less brittle steel, that resists cracking a lot better. Most hacksaw blades are bi-metallic, as are most metal jigsaw blades.

steve

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pcgamer4life Member Join Date: Dec 2004	Mod much? CHEAP holesaws! I wasn't sure if this is supposed to go in the "crazy stuff on ebay" thread, since I think most of those are stupid/gimmicks.. This seller has some cheap holesaws. I just won a 16 peice set with a nice case and all for $0.99 + $13 shipping. Not too bad. They've got some other 7 peice sets, figured fellow moders might like to get ahold of some cheap saws... probably not the best quality, but you can't argue for that price. __________________ Intel i3 550@3.2 ghz 4GB Patriot Sector5 DDR3-1600 + 4GB Kingston HyperX ATI Radeon 6870 1TB + 500gb WD Green
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08-08-05, 02:52 PM	#2
skou Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Off hiatus, iNET stopped advertising in MY posts.	Have fun, when you try to cut metal with those! They are made for wood, like balsa, or light weight pine, not metal. You'd even have fun cutting a hardwood, too. Sounds like a wasted $14, to me. (Yes, I have used these, my father had a set, about 30 years ago.) steve __________________ Abit, RIP! It was great while it lasted, but my other home is gone. steve
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08-08-05, 03:28 PM	Thread Starter #3
pcgamer4life Member Join Date: Dec 2004	I'll let you know how they turn out, They say for wood, alloy, and thin sheet metal. I guess I shouldn't have jumped on the ball, oh well. __________________ Intel i3 550@3.2 ghz 4GB Patriot Sector5 DDR3-1600 + 4GB Kingston HyperX ATI Radeon 6870 1TB + 500gb WD Green
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08-08-05, 03:34 PM	#4
skou Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Off hiatus, iNET stopped advertising in MY posts.	Usually, if someone is making the profit on the shipping, the product isn't worth it. Just my observation. steve __________________ Abit, RIP! It was great while it lasted, but my other home is gone. steve
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08-08-05, 11:56 PM	#5
warlock110 Member Join Date: Jul 2003	it's not for metal, but if u need to cut anything else into round shape, this thing is the one, i have a set, i cut my case with a dremel, these things barely get through wood, let alone metal. __________________ GA-S3 + E6600 @ 360 X 9 1.4V 2 X 1GB G.Skill PC6400 @ 360 4-4-4-12 2 X 320GB Seagate 2 X 250GB Maxtor 1 X 160GB Seagate 1 X Samsung 18X DVDRW w/Lightscribe Creative Audigy 4 Pro 7600GS @ 550/420 TT Big Typhoon
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08-09-05, 12:28 AM	#7
zip22 Member Join Date: Nov 2003	it also makes it hard to search for things
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08-11-05, 11:24 AM	#8
ZachM Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Middle of Cow Country (Central Ok)	The description makes me think that they would do fine cutting through and aluminum case panel. Aluminum is a soft metal, and the stuff we use for computer cases can hardly be called thick. Use a generous amout of cutting oil when using them. That helps a lot. Let us know how it goes. __________________ Heatware
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08-12-05, 11:39 AM	#9
Reefa_Madness DRAM Guru Senior Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St. Johns, FL	Circular saws intended for steel, like the stuff used in cases, will be labeled as "bi-metal" if I am remembering the term correctly. The sets that are not designated this way will actually be ground down smooth if used on hard metals. The kit you bought should work on plexiglass and similar (cut these materials in reverse and slow so as to not "burn" them) materials, including soft woods.
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08-12-05, 06:00 PM	#11
skou Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Off hiatus, iNET stopped advertising in MY posts.	Get a BUNCH of them. Plan on about 4 or 5, for each hole. It might just be cheaper to get a real holesaw, though. A bi-metal blade, has 2 different types of steel, welded together. A thin strip with the teeth on it, is a strong high-speed steel, and the base is a lower strength, less brittle steel, that resists cracking a lot better. Most hacksaw blades are bi-metallic, as are most metal jigsaw blades. steve __________________ Abit, RIP! It was great while it lasted, but my other home is gone. steve
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