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Review on πŸ’₯ DEWALT D180012IR IMPACT READY 4 Inch: Power-packed Impact Tool for Superior Performance by Scott Channell

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I make control panels by installing 22mm industrial push buttons in tin cabinet doors. A 7/8 inch hole saw or hole saw is suitable for the button. When using a Dewalt impact wrench you will feel the saw moving through the metal. For example: aligning with other holes, but it took 12 seconds for the saw to go through a 14 gauge steel plate door. I didn't have to pull the ball out of the saw. It just falls out. I used to have to file the burrs into the hole, but this saw is clean enough to skip that step. I cut 60 holes so it's relatively new. There can be more burrs with age, but they only cost 20% the cost of my carbide tipped hole saw, allowing me to replace them more often. I would advise against using it on plastic. The design of his tooth apparently makes so many thin plastic threads inside the hole saw that it clogs the ejector spring and jams the cut piece of plastic in the saw cup. Use it on steel. UPDATE: My first 60 holes were with cutting oil and horizontal metal. Coolant stays on cut better. When I tried it on 12GA vertical metal, the saw only held 8 holes - smoke and sparks. BUT I just finished cutting 57 holes in 12GA with a drop of oil every few seconds when the metal is seated and the bit is still ok. LESSON: As with any cutting tool, avoid overheating.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Doubtful