Hole saws can be purchased in sets, some of which are specially designed to suit a particular tradesperson or job. Other sets have a range of commonly-used hole saw sizes so that the user can apply them to a wide range of useful and general applications. Below is a guide to help you decide.
Multi-saw hole saw sets
The multi-saw hole saw set is the most basic set that you can buy. It is a 7 piece set with a special slotted arbor and saw-toothed blades that can be stored in the slots and detached and slotted in as needed. It is typically used by carpenters for sawing holes in wood.
These hole saws differ slightly from standard hole saws as they have a split in the side of their blade which allows them to be locked into the grooves of their reciprocating base. This system allows you switch between different sized hole saws quickly and easily.
Plumber’s hole saw sets
Plumber’s hole saw sets have been designed to accommodate the needs of a plumber. They usually contain 6 bi-metal hole saws with hardened teeth, made from high speed steel, and with a variable tooth pitch for fast, smooth cutting.
The sizes of hole saws in these sets are synonymous with the most common sizes of copper and plastic plumbing pipes.
The hole saw kit contains one of each: 19, 22, 29, 38, 44 and 57mm diameter hole saws, a 1 x 3/8 inch (9.5mm) hexagon arbor, 1 x 7/16 inch (11mm) arbor and 1 x arbor adaptor.
Electrician’s hole saw sets
These sets of hole saws have been designed to accommodate the needs of an electrician. The set contains 6 bi-metal hole saws with hardened teeth made from high speed steel, and with variable tooth pitch for fast, smooth cutting.
The sizes of hole saws in this set match the most common sizes of holes needed for cables, wires and access points.
The hole saw set contains one of each: 16, 20, 25, 32, 40 and 51mm diameter hole saws, a 3/8 inch (9.5mm) hexagon arbor, a 7/16 (11mm) inch arbor and an arbor adaptor.
Universal hole saw sets
Universal hole saw sets are designed to accommodate the needs of a general user. The set contains 12 bi-metal hole saws with hardened teeth made from high speed steel, and variable tooth pitch for fast, smooth cutting.
The wide range of hole saw sizes in this set allows the user to complete a variety of hole cutting tasks.
The universal hole saw set contains one of each: 16, 20, 22, 25, 32, 35, 38, 44, 51, 64, 70 and 76mm diameter hole saws, an 300mm arbor extension, a 3/8 inch (9.5mm) hexagon arbor, a 7/16 inch (11mm) hexagon arbor and an arbor adaptor.
7- piece hole saw sets
7-piece hole saw sets usually contain 4 bi-metal hole saws with precision manufactured, hardened teeth for excellent cutting ability and greater durability.
This 7 piece set consists of one of each of the following: 22, 35, 65, and 67mm hole saws, a 13mm (1/2 inch) arbor, a 9.5mm (3/8 inch) arbor, and a spare pilot drill bit.
9- piece hole saw sets
The 9-piece hole saw set contains 6 bi-metal hole saws with precision-manufactured, hardened teeth for excellent cutting ability and greater durability.
This 9 piece set consists of one of each of the following: 16, 20, 25, 32, 38 and 51mm hole saws, a 9.5mm (3/8 inch) arbor, a 13mm (1/2 inch) arbor, and a spare pilot drill bit.
17- piece hole saw sets
17-piece hole saw sets contain 12 bi-metal hole saws with precision manufactured, hardened steel teeth for excellent cutting ability and greater durability.
This 17 piece set consist of a 16, 19, 22, 25, 29, 32, 35, 39, 44, 51, 64 and 76mm hole saw, a small 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) and large 13mm (1/2 inch) arbor, and three spare pilot drill bits.
7- piece diamond core drill bit sets
7-piece diamond core drill bit sets usually contain 3 diamond core drill bits (38mm, 52mm and 117mm), 2 arbors 9.5mm and 13mm (3/8 and 1/2 inch), a tapered pilot drill bit, and an extractor drift key.
10- piece diamond core drill bit sets
10-piece diamond core drill bit sets usually contain 5 diamond core drill bits (38mm, 52mm, 65mm, 117mm and 127mm), 2 arbors, 9.5mm and 13mm (3/8 and 1/2 inch) a 300mm arbor extension and a pilot drill.