Description of π§° Bosch PCM38 MC Mandrel with Convenient Quick Change Feature
Carbide pilot bit to match application. Fits 9/16" - 6" hole saw sizes. 3/8" shank to match your application and tool. Quick Change adapter changes hole saw types or sizes quickly and easily. Fits all major brands.
When I tried this accessory, it drastically improved my hole saw experience. The quick change mechanism makes it easy to switch out hole saws without having to fuss with a wrench. The mandrel also provides a secure hold on the saw, eliminating the need for me to constantly readjust it while cutting. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey compared to other mandrels, but the convenience is worth it. Overall, I highly recommend this product to anyone who frequently uses hole saws.
Pros
Easy and quick change of saw blades
Cons
Requires a specific wrench for changing the mandrel
Very durable and well designed. The quick swap function is great. With the pilot hole saw and hole saw in place, there is no vibration. For the reviewer who said the pilot jet keeps falling out, then it shouldn't quite be. You must pull back the outer sleeve (e.g. air hose connector) to fully insert the pilot jet. I liked the solution so much that I merged it with adapters for non-Bosch hole saws.
They have stopped selling some sizes of their carbide drills, specifically the HTC350 (3 1/2 inch drill). that. Greenlee makes a better adapter with less play, I would recommend it to Bosch. Customer service wasn't very good at responding to my query, it took me almost a week to get a response. I will look to Makita or Dewalt for future router options. Disappointed with Bosch service and limited carbide hole saw options. Update: I contacted customer service again, more helpful this time. Theyβ¦