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Review on πŸ’ͺ Powerful Precision: DEWALT DWA1816 1 Inch Hole Saw for Accurate and Efficient Drilling by Joseph Adaymiln

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Does the job but large and difficult to handle!

I make corn hole boxes that I sell. I probably built about 12. I decided to up my game and maybe make things easier for myself by purchasing this 6 inch hole saw. I used a jigsaw, which I had actually had pretty good experiences with. Interested in speed, I decided to do it. The first thing that strikes me about this saw is that it is heavy. I have other hole saws but the largest is 4" and this one is much heavier. I first put it in a heavy duty 19 volt cordless drill and the clutch actually slipped as this saw started spinning before it was even in the tree. So you can't use a cordless drill. So I put it in my corded Bosch 1/2 hole punch. Luckily my drill has an extra handle because I quickly realized I really need it. I should have tested this hole saw on some wood but unfortunately I didn't. I placed the box of corn on my workbench and began sawing. The drill/bit quickly eluded me and left tooth marks on my corn box. Again. I was lucky and I didn't screw it up so much that it couldn't be fixed. But I wanted to emphasize that working with this saw requires some coordination and skill. The next box of corn that I cut out, I placed on the floor and put a piece of wood underneath to keep it from breaking in the box. Putting it on the ground was the right decision because it gave me the leverage I needed to control the saw. But even on the ground, the saw requires serious control.

Pros
  • Double tooth design strengthens each tooth for longer life.
Cons
  • Expensive