Manufacturer | Hole Pro |
Part Number | T-200 |
Item Weight | 2.7 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8 x 3 x 8 inches |
Item model number | T-200 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | Adjustable |
Material | Plywood,Abs,Plastic |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
S**O
Great tool
This tool does exactly what it is supposed to do. I've used it to cut through 1/2" drywall as well as an old plaster ceiling overlaid with 1/2" drywall. The HSS blades that come with the kit were fairly dull after 8 cuts through the 2-layer ceiling. I ordered the carbide blades from the manufacturer for the next ceiling and was thrilled with the results. Fast, clean cuts through 2 layers with no apparent dulling of the blades. I would note however that the tang on the carbide blade is longer and needed to be ground down to fit this model. I would also echo what others said in regards to binding up the tool; be sure to approach the surface as level as possible after getting the drill up to speed.Update: Wanted to reiterate the importance of being mindful of the process when starting a hole. I very much like this tool, but was a bit cavalier with a recent project and ended up paying the price. My house was built in the 1920's with walls/ceilings are made of plaster board (which contains Portland cement and is thus very hard). This stuff was used after horsehair went by the boards and is incredibly tough. I approached the ceiling at a slight angle at lower RPMs and was treated to a painful elbow twist when the drill bound up. To make matters worse, it was the first of 6 holes which made the rest of the day less than pleasant. My account is ABSOLUTELY NOT an indictment of the product but a tale of caution when using this tool. My advice is to be methodical & let the tool do its job.
N**3
I was skeptical - but I'm sold now - wonderful tool.
Just drilled four holes - bits are still sharp. Some tips... you need a drill that can go EXTREMELY slow RPM. You're ideally just grazing the paper surface of the drywall, and spinning dozens of laps before getting through the drywall paper layer. Practice first on a piece of cardboard to improve your technique for that paper layer. Once in the drywall "rock", it's easy - most of the effort is getting through the wall texture and paper layer. The bits cut both directions, so when you inevitably dig in a bit and create a thicker paper ledge, you can reverse the drill and come at it from the other direction. Drywall only - I would not think that I'd cut wood. There are two set screws that can be removed if you need 8-1/8" or 8-1/4" hole. The micro dust that I created before with a jig saw or roto zip - went EVERYWHERE through the house. This tool is such an improvement over that.
C**R
Don't waste your time with a manual saw: Get this ASAP.
If you have more than a few round openings to cut in drywall, don't fool around: just get this tool. Yes, it is specialized, and yes it is a bit expensive, but it will save you a ton of time and effort both in the cutting and the clean up. I had 14 or so openings to cut in my ceiling for speakers. I tried the first one by hand: it was slow, messy, and it took a lot of work to follow the traced cut line. I cleaned up the mess, but my drywall saw away and ordered this. After it arrived I was able to cut the each of the holes in about the same time as it took me to move the ladder from position to position. There is basically zero mess.Cutting tip: let the drill do the work and let the cutters engage lightly until you have a track set. Use two hands and brace the drill.This was worth every cent - less than $5 per cut (and now I have a tool that I can use again, loan to a friend, or even sell).
G**R
I was glad that I made the purchase
I purchased this for a project to add recessed lights to my kitchen. I read reviews regarding this product as well as others. Many of the cheaper products had reviews that indicated that they broke after a few holes were cut. I opted to go with this product even though it was more expensive. After using the item on just one hole, I was glad that I made the purchase. The unit cut a perfectly round hole and did a nice job of keeping the mess in the dust pan. After each hole, I removed the ceiling piece and and used a shop vac to clean out the bowl. I could spin the bowl while sweeping which made clean up VERY easy. My only complaint is that once I got to about my 4th hole, I noticed that it did not cut as smooth as the first hole. This is due to the buildup of the drywall on the blades and not really the unit itself. I suppose it I took the time to clean the blades after each hole, it would have cut as well as the first. Overall, I was able to cut 6 perfect holes with very little mess. It was well worth the money and the unit is still fully functional for me to use in the future, something that I did not see a lot of in other reviews for similar cheaper products.
A**3
A good buy
I've been doing electrical work for 18 years and know if a tool is a gimmick or something that will last. This thing is built well and does a great job for what it's designed. I've built versions of this with water jugs and hole saws in the past with mixed results, and after using this, I feel stupid for wasting my time. I haven't used this on anything but drywall so far, but I'm confident with the right technique (pressure/drill speed) it will be able to handle most anything that I come across. I don't think I'll risk it on true plaster or hardiplank, as carbide is king there, but might give it a try once the blades wear down and it won't matter. Speaking of which, the blades can be sharpened and easily replaced, not something you can do to a $20 hole saw that gets smoked from a handful of cuts in OSB or plywood. Additionally, you'd have a small fortune tied up in hole saws to cover the range of diameters that this can adjust tool. Definitely a good buy.
M**C
Good product for can lights, not speakers
So so much easier than cutting by handI bought this for speakers, I tested it first on some scrap and it works like a champ. Can't speak to the durability of blades and I will concede that disassembling to change the blade offsets is not ideal. But most jobs you cut the same sized holes so you are not changing w each cutOne mistake I did make - I bought this for installing 6" and 8" ceiling speakers, thinking it's an 8" hole cutter , should be fine - my bad. If I had read the instructions for the speakers, the 6" requires an 8 3/8 inch hole. So back this goes and I've ordered the X-305. My short experience with it was fine thoughAlso - do go slow and steady as the center drill bit goes in and the blades start to bite
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