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ERICSMUM 19 May 19 07:56 PM

What are these please ?
 
Two sets of quite heavy metal objects with serrated edges. I think they must have been in a set of drill bits I bought donkeys years ago. I’ve never used them and doubt I will, but I’d like to know what they are.

Thanks as always

Linda x


mickey house 19 May 19 07:59 PM

They are for making holes in wood or plasterboard. I use them for making holes in plasterboards to fit downlights in ceilings.

They could even be metal hole saws which are usually more expensive.

olgaandcoda 19 May 19 08:08 PM

Starret hole saws.

mickey house 19 May 19 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by olgaandcoda (Post 13854460)
Starret hole saws.

How do you know they are made by starrett (only asking because I can't see the make on them)?

olgaandcoda 19 May 19 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mickey house (Post 13854467)
How do you know they are made by starrett (only asking because I can't see the make on them)?

Sorry, they are not Starret, which we use at work. I was called away and posted too soon, before I could amend it!
Starret are the best make, but expensive, I work for a company that does drylining so we use many holesaws. :zzz::zzz:

ERICSMUM 19 May 19 08:47 PM

Thanks, I can get rid as I won’t use them.

Mr Tom Morrow 19 May 19 09:24 PM

That's a nice set. Used by Carpenters for doing the pipe holes in the back of kitchen units etc.

Much better than the adjustable auger bit we used to use which was expensive and prone to breaking.

olgaandcoda 19 May 19 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ERICSMUM (Post 13854577)
Thanks, I can get rid as I won’t use them.

I can give them a good home! ;) or let mr T them.

ERICSMUM 19 May 19 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow (Post 13854671)
That's a nice set. Used by Carpenters for doing the pipe holes in the back of kitchen units etc.

Much better than the adjustable auger bit we used to use which was expensive and prone to breaking.

Would you like them ? Shame to just recycle them if they can be re-homed !

mickey house 19 May 19 10:40 PM

:zzz:
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Originally Posted by olgaandcoda (Post 13854745)
I can give them a good home! ;) or let mr T them.

Looks like Mr T has been given priority.

They are cheap to buy, and Ericsmum's set isn't showing the centre pilot drill which would probably cost as much to buy as a new set (£14 including delivery). I tend to buy the same size ones for downlights (£3 or so each) so I have lots of various size hole saws you can have if you want?



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