Features:

  • Replaceable HSS Blades SKU HP1183 ASIN B07GY3Z25P - Uses 1/4" pilot bit
  • Twin blades for perfect balance – no bars to change or threads to break off
  • Ball bearing mounted strong ABS shield with soft silicon gasket dust seal
  • 11" OD Shield - Cuts perfect holes from 1-5/8" to 8" - replacing hole saw kits with multiple saws
  • Max cut depth: 1": cuts sheetrock, wood (NO PLYWOOD or PLASTER), melamine, acrylic sheet, soft acoustic tile, plastics
Perfect for recessed light holes

I used this hole cutter to install 11 LedWaves PR15 ultra thin 6 inch recessed lights. It worked well cutting through 5/8 inch thick sheetrock. I set the blades after making 3 practice cuts in spare material. Even though I contacted a few ceiling joists in some of the holes and one nail, the blades remained fixed to the original setting and continued to cut well. There was no marked difference between the first and last hole cuts (see pics). Be sure to heed cautions on maintaining good control of the tool in case you encounter objects (such as joists in my case). This tool was definitely worth the price if you are interested in achieving consistent hole cuts in a fraction of the time with very little mess.

Great tool. Controls dust. Quick and accurate holes.

I used this to cut 14 3" holes and it works excellent. Great at controlling the dust. I would not recommend it for anything other than drywall. The cutters while not available separately are easily removed and sharpened. After 14 holes, still very sharp. Make sure you dump the dust out between holes. If not it goes everywhere as soon as you start the drill. Follow the RPM guidelines. Dont clean with water. There is a ball bearing that spins in the center that could be damaged. I used compressed air and a rag. Save the box. This thing is sharp and the box keeps everything together and protects the cutters.

Works great!

Was a little skeptical at first, but it worked great for cutting 6 5/8" holes for some recessed Juno remodel cans in my kitchen. The cutting action takes a little getting used to, and the biggest key is to GO SLOW and make sure both cutting teeth are engaged at the same time... sometimes easier said than done when you're standing on a ladder and working above your head :)

12 recessed light and they turned out great!!!

I Did take off one star for accuracy only because we had a very strange thing happen. We had cut at least 7 holes and the cut perfectly, just like it should. Lights fit great.Then we put it down for a couple of days and expected it to be in the exact same spot right? NO some how one of the blades moved out so it cut a line farther out so we had 2 cuts. Not good! Weird thing the blades were still tight where they turn. HUM? Everything was spot on after we moved it back once again.

Don't waste your time with a manual saw: Get this ASAP.

If you have more than a few round openings to cut in drywall, don't fool around: just get this tool. Yes, it is specialized, and yes it is a bit expensive, but it will save you a ton of time and effort both in the cutting and the clean up. I had 14 or so openings to cut in my ceiling for speakers. I tried the first one by hand: it was slow, messy, and it took a lot of work to follow the traced cut line. I cleaned up the mess, but my drywall saw away and ordered this. After it arrived I was able to cut the each of the holes in about the same time as it took me to move the ladder from position to position. There is basically zero mess. Cutting tip: let the drill do the work and let the cutters engage lightly until you have a track set. Use two hands and brace the drill. This was worth every cent - less than $5 per cut (and now I have a tool that I can use again, loan to a friend, or even sell).

... but its utility was limited to start with and useless at the end

I first owned a similar product that was on sale at the local big box store but its utility was limited to start with and useless at the end. I love this hole saw because of the hard, acrylic shield, the rubber gasket to create a better seal, the bearings used to keep a smooth cut, the spring-loaded bit, the sharpness and sturdiness of the blades, and the efficiency of cutting the holes. I used it to cut 8 can light holes and each one was smooth as butter. Aside from the collection drywall dust on the blades and in the shield, you would never be able to tell it had been put to work.

Great tool

This tool does exactly what it is supposed to do. I've used it to cut through 1/2" drywall as well as an old plaster ceiling overlaid with 1/2" drywall. The HSS blades that come with the kit were fairly dull after 8 cuts through the 2-layer ceiling. I ordered the carbide blades from the manufacturer for the next ceiling and was thrilled with the results. Fast, clean cuts through 2 layers with no apparent dulling of the blades. I would note however that the tang on the carbide blade is longer and needed to be ground down to fit this model. I would also echo what others said in regards to binding up the tool; be sure to approach the surface as level as possible after getting the drill up to speed. Update: Wanted to reiterate the importance of being mindful of the process when starting a hole. I very much like this tool, but was a bit cavalier with a recent project and ended up paying the price. My house was built in the 1920's with walls/ceilings are made of plaster board (which contains Portland cement and is thus very hard). This stuff was used after horsehair went by the boards and is incredibly tough. I approached the ceiling at a slight angle at lower RPMs and was treated to a painful elbow twist when the drill bound up. To make matters worse, it was the first of 6 holes which made the rest of the day less than pleasant. My account is ABSOLUTELY NOT an indictment of the product but a tale of caution when using this tool. My advice is to be methodical & let the tool do its job.

Pays for itself after just one job!

This hole saw is the cat's pajamas! The twin blades means it's better balanced with less kickback than single-blade models. The spring is too stiff, as others have mentioned, and it can bugger up your hole if you're not careful, but I easily saved an hour in labor after installing kitchen and dining room recessed lights for a client. My clients were very impressed with the plastic shield that catches about 90% of the dust and debris. (Drafts from the attic, however, can continue to blow dust and insulation down.) Buy it already. It easily pays for itself.

I was skeptical - but I'm sold now - wonderful tool.

Just drilled four holes - bits are still sharp. Some tips... you need a drill that can go EXTREMELY slow RPM. You're ideally just grazing the paper surface of the drywall, and spinning dozens of laps before getting through the drywall paper layer. Practice first on a piece of cardboard to improve your technique for that paper layer. Once in the drywall "rock", it's easy - most of the effort is getting through the wall texture and paper layer. The bits cut both directions, so when you inevitably dig in a bit and create a thicker paper ledge, you can reverse the drill and come at it from the other direction. Drywall only - I would not think that I'd cut wood. There are two set screws that can be removed if you need 8-1/8" or 8-1/4" hole. The micro dust that I created before with a jig saw or roto zip - went EVERYWHERE through the house. This tool is such an improvement over that.

The Unit Exceeded ALL of My Expectations

I had a cheaper model before and the blades got dull and the plastic shroud broke. I bought this unit to get a better quality unit. There is no comparison on quality between this unit and the $30 one. I did six holes for recessed lighting in my daughter's house. I had no leakage of drywall dust. The yellow rubber gasket sealed to the ceiling and the blades gave a super clean cut. I just waited for the dust to settle in the collector and then took it down. The seal on the drill shaft is wonderful and the spring action is solid and precise. The blade lock is is easy and exact. The only improvement I would suggest is to have a carrying case.

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