I used this to cut a hole in the stove's steel tube. The cut was very clean, smooth and very fast. I just had to sand a little. The plug just fell out of the hole saw. I plan to use it for wood as well and I expect the end cap to be easy to remove due to its large gussets. I prefer a carbide tip over metal teeth as they are less whimsical for my typical purposes and they last a long time. Dewalt Regular Arbor is perfect for this cutter