Review on Milwaukee 8 Inch Hole Saw - Model 49-56-0315 by Jeff Payne

When cutting holes in tile or plaster, a straight hole saw works best, although it is expensive. The new Milwaukee has a different baseplate, which is more of a cross with big holes than a solid one. This makes it much easier to push out the cut piece. It has a 1 inch depth of cut, not the 1-3/4 inch as advertised, but it's good enough for any piece of tile and usually good enough for plaster of paris. This is much quicker than drilling along the line and then chiseling down the center. It uses a standard reaming arbor, so if you already have one, this hole saw will work. Dust is a problem, but I use it with the Hole Pro shield from my X-230 kit and one of their spike adapters. Saves me time and I don't have to breathe dust and shorten my life in the process. Any HSS pilot will work for plaster of paris, but for most ceramic tile it's easier to remove the pilot and use a tool to hold the hole saw in place. It can be used to cut holes in plaster for recessed lighting or to reshape tall hats, but very few lightweight cans use a 6-7/8" hole. Depending on the model, purchasing separate carbide hole saws is an expensive solution For plaster, drywall, wood, acoustic tile, and hardi tile I use an adjustable hole cutter with carbide blades that I can set to any hole size I want.