holesaw kit

Newman · May 31, 2012

hi everybody
could someone advise me on the best holesaw kit for electricians and what size/diameter we use quite often. I am going to install downlights requiring 75mm dia. but instead of buying one by one i would like to spend money once for a good kit.I think that way you can save some money for a lifetime tool.
thanks

keniff · May 31, 2012

Starett are good, buy separately though as u never use the sizes in the kits, 20mm 25mm are used alot, also I stick to click downlights so I have all of them also a 4inch one for fans, just buy them as you use them and create your own kit! Definatly the way forward

telectrix · May 31, 2012

i have a kit of 6, all fit together on 1 arbour, from 32mm to 80mm. £6.95 from local DIY shop. OK, might not be any use on steel, but for ceilings, brilliant.

thekingiam · May 31, 2012

screwfix do a electricians box 15,20,25 ,32 etc ok to start off with as for downlights these always vairy in exact size i got a set for downlights from a cheap shop by me, i think buyology its called these are usualy only a couple of mil out so with a wiggle most lights fit (only good enough for plasterboard though)

i=p/u · May 31, 2012

i found the plasterboard wrecked the ones for steel quite quickly

Octopus · May 31, 2012

The problem is that most kits don't contain the sizes you think you will need and take a look at a number of downlights in any trade shop or shed and you'll realise that there isn't a standard.

I use CK, and have built up a decent collection over time. These aren't cheap but you get what you pay for.

Guest123 · May 31, 2012

I bought one of these ages ago.......

and its now full of probably every size of holesaw IN THE WROLD!!!

I suppoose a lot depends on what area you mainly work in, I've got holesaws for every size of armoured from 1.5mm 3 core to 300mm 4 core. I just replace as and when.

The bosch powerchange are ok but not my cup o tea.

i=p/u · May 31, 2012

well as somone said sounlights come in all sizes, so just get the size you need when ordering lights. 64mm i seem yo use

Newman · May 31, 2012

keithsims said:
Starett are good, buy separately though as u never use the sizes in the kits, 20mm 25mm are used alot, also I stick to click downlights so I have all of them also a 4inch one for fans, just buy them as you use them and create your own kit! Definatly the way forward

Thanks for your help. I'll get Arbor A2 to cover 75mm holesaw and A1 for 20mm.

alli · May 31, 2012

Lenny said:
I bought one of these ages ago.......

and its now full of probably every size of holesaw IN THE WROLD!!!

.

And theres my mrs saying one size fits all :blush5:

Richard Burns · Jun 1, 2012

I bought one of these for downlights, any size hole you want, admittedly you have to have the space available for the cowl which can be a problem.

HandySparks · Jun 1, 2012

Lenny said:
The bosch powerchange are ok but not my cup o tea.

I have built up a good set of Bosch Powerchange and get on with them well. What don't you like about them Lenny?

alarm man · Jun 1, 2012

whats wrong with a padsaw..cuts any size you want.:6:

Silly Sausage · Jun 1, 2012

Richard Burns said:
I bought one of these for downlights, any size hole you want, admittedly you have to have the space available for the cowl which can be a problem.

Will that cut through ceiling joists easily though?