Holesaw deal

rdagger · May 29, 2009

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

Automata · May 29, 2009

Should be in "Cyber Deals".

Not sure if eBay links are allowed there.

neonblingbling · May 29, 2009

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

rdagger · May 29, 2009

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 · May 29, 2009

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

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

LilBuddy · May 29, 2009

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

natewildes · May 30, 2009

LilBuddy said:
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 · May 30, 2009

natewildes said:
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 · May 30, 2009

neonblingbling said:
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 · May 31, 2009

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

chop_wood · May 31, 2009

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

danbroke · May 31, 2009

chop_wood said:
whhuut i must be tired. i was lookin for coleslaw.

next isle over!

dealmaster · May 31, 2009

natewildes said:
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 · Jun 1, 2009

Guilty as charged.

rdagger · Jun 7, 2009

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.

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