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Review on Century Drill Tool 5903 Plumbers by Kyle Kriglstein

Revainrating 4 out of 5

High quality hole saws that require some attention to detail.

I will be a little picky on this review as these are not cheap saws. So remember I like them and I'm glad I bought them. See photo for details. A business. The case does not interfere with the work, but is included in the kit and makes a first impression. The first thing you'll notice is that the label is significantly larger than the allotted flat area and doesn't stick to the surrounding gritty surface. It doesn't affect performance, but the oversized label tells me Century doesn't care about details. (reflected in paint) Cases made from cheap ones that are usually thrown away. It has just the right number of slots for all parts, unlike the Starrett cases which have extra slots. So if you buy extra saws or other accessories, you'll have room for them. I don't rent for it, but if I buy another crown, then this suitcase is useless. If you include a case, make it worth keeping, like the Starrett cases. Dye. Again, this doesn't necessarily impact performance, but it speaks to the quality control and how much the company cares about how their product is perceived. The paint thickness varied from saw to saw. This is best seen on three major saws. The 2-1/2 inch saw has the perfect ink thickness and the stamped information is easy to read. The paint on the 2" saw is thicker, the stamp is still legible. The paint on the 1-3/4" saw is so thick you can't read the size of the die, or maybe the die is faded itself, hard to see. But the varnish is definitely thicker than the big saws. There was some paint. the burr stays in the holes. The threads have been stripped down to 1-3/4". I had to clean the threads before threading them onto the mandrel. C Rust. A few saws had superficial rust on the threads. Not a big deal, came off with a paper towel and I didn't rate it for that. D. Performance. most important part. I'm a carpenter so I only tested on wood. With an 18v Makita with a dead battery they cut through 3/4" thick jaws in a second, it was very fast. No burning and the hole is smooth enough. I think if my battery was charged or I had a drill used it might break the sound barrier if i ever use it on other materials i will try it to remember to update the review i chose these instead of starrett crowns because they are made in the usa starrett -Crowns are made in China but I would really like a Starrett case.

Pros
  • Tools and Housewares
Cons
  • Large and Bulky