Homer Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I'd like to drill a 4inch hold in part of the inner wing to get an vent in, but can't find a suitable hole saw for the job. I need the type you can fix to a normal drill. It needs to be at least 4inch diameter and be able to cut metal. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 i may have one in the garage mate, i will check tomorow and let you know, if so you can have it will pm you tomorrow bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Screwfix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 we use bosh hole saws they will go through 10mm stainless with ease they come with a harbour might be spelt arbour that you can use in a normal pistol drill. we get them just down the road in a local shop but im sure some one like screw fix or a bosh dealer will have them in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 you can get cut out wheels in b&q which attach to a normal drill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 i may have one in the garage mate, i will check tomorow and let you know, if so you can have it will pm you tomorrow bud ooh, nice one mate, I'll cover postage costs and of of course return when i'm done. Shouldn't take long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Screwfix I called them but they said they didn't have any for metal cutting you can get cut out wheels in b&q which attach to a normal drill Tried them too, but even the huge local superstore disn't stock ones for metal cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Here is the 102mm holesaw and here is the arbor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 we use bosh hole saws they will go through 10mm stainless with ease they come with a harbour might be spelt arbour that you can use in a normal pistol drill. we get them just down the road in a local shop but im sure some one like screw fix or a bosh dealer will have them in stock John, are you saying the normal ones normally used for wood are okay for metal? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 you can get cut out wheels in b&q which attach to a normal drill the lot will cost you about 20 quid from B&Q thats with the arbour and the hole saw but be careful because we are now running in line with the Euro shit, the hole saw will be in mm which should be 102mm or there abouts make sure the arbour you get is the right size for the hole saw, will be a 13mm if my memory serves me right. richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 i sent the whole lot to a member ages ago , as i could get them for nothing when i was fabricating , if you cant get any mate ill see if i can get some for you , let me know. they are quite expensive , so dont go and buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 John, are you saying the normal ones normally used for wood are okay for metal? Cheers Yes that is correct Homer, The ones I linked to will do the job perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 John, are you saying the normal ones normally used for wood are okay for metal? Cheers go for a better one mate cheap ones even that b&Q sell you will loose all the teeth in one revolution, this is the type we use not cheap but you do get what you pay for http://www.boschtools.com/accessories/accessories-detail.htm?H=176227&G=54762 as long as you use loads of cutting oil it will last you for ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 ooh, nice one mate, I'll cover postage costs and of of course return when i'm done. Shouldn't take long It may not be in there but will have a look anyway, if it is you can have it and will cover the postage, dont need it back as no use for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Here is the 102mm holesaw and here is the arbor Superb Kev, thanks a lot! It's not clear though it that hole saw will cut through metal. From the look of the teeth it seems like a wood one. It's not much of an issue if it kills it as I'm only planning on using it once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Superb Kev, thanks a lot! It's not clear though it that hole saw will cut through metal. From the look of the teeth it seems like a wood one. It's not much of an issue if it kills it as I'm only planning on using it once I use ones similar to that at work, all be it a little smaller size and they are fine for cutting through metal, ie alarm panels etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercutout Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I was going to suggest a dremmel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 I use ones similar to that at work, all be it a little smaller size and they are fine for cutting through metal, ie alarm panels etc Thanks again, I'll drop by screwfix tomorrow (have a local warehouse) and get one I was going to suggest a dremmel.... I have one, but it would struggle with the bits of metal I need to get through Kieren, many thanks for the offer mate, its appreciated. I'll just pick one up tomorrow from screwfix Thanks all for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Superb Kev, thanks a lot! It's not clear though it that hole saw will cut through metal. From the look of the teeth it seems like a wood one. It's not much of an issue if it kills it as I'm only planning on using it once it will definately cut through metal, i used one to cut my IC piping hole and that was a wood one, and still fine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thanks again, I'll drop by screwfix tomorrow (have a local warehouse) and get one I have one, but it would struggle with the bits of metal I need to get through Kieren, many thanks for the offer mate, its appreciated. I'll just pick one up tomorrow from screwfix Thanks all for the input No problem buddy. Its good to try and help someone that has helped me a massive ammount on the forum over the months with technical problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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