20-Pc Milwaukee Hole Dozer Bi-Metal Hole Saw & Reciprocating Saw w/ Packout Case

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10-27-2020 at 04:14 PM #16

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May be a stupid question but what exactly is the pack out case? What's so special about it?

I just bought a home and look in all of these tool things, I had no clue and was gonna ask myself, I hate not know what some of this stuff is and if I would ever need it

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10-27-2020 at 04:59 PM #17

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Apples and oranges. The Packout kit has fewer pieces than even the 10 piece Hole Dozer set let alone the 13 piece. It isn't $10 more, it is an inferior set, and most of the value has to go into the Packout case.

You're getting half a Hole Dozer set, half a saw blade set, and a Packout case. Is it a good deal? I have no idea, but I'd prefer a fuller Hole Dozer set, because you just know that the hole size you need will be missing with this.

Agreed.

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10-27-2020 at 06:00 PM #18

Bummer need a 6" hole cutter

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10-27-2020 at 07:16 PM #19

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Apples and oranges. The Packout kit has fewer pieces than even the 10 piece Hole Dozer set let alone the 13 piece. It isn't $10 more, it is an inferior set, and most of the value has to go into the Packout case.

You're getting half a Hole Dozer set, half a saw blade set, and a Packout case. Is it a good deal? I have no idea, but I'd prefer a fuller Hole Dozer set, because you just know that the hole size you need will be missing with this.

Is the $99 20 piece set a good deal?

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10-27-2020 at 07:21 PM #20

I'm never buying another bi-metal hole saw now that I've discovered the cheap carbide-tipped saws from China. So much better!

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10-27-2020 at 10:25 PM #21

Good for gutter install?

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10-27-2020 at 10:42 PM #22

Quote from chrisinnh :

I'm never buying another bi-metal hole saw now that I've discovered the cheap carbide-tipped saws from China. So much better!

I feel the same way about carbide tipped sawzall blades. They last practically forever and stay razor sharp even through nails and more.

If the packout has value to a buyer, this is a good deal. Otherwise it's a pretty awful deal all things considered. I got the 21 piece kit with molded case (not packout) a few months ago for 70 or 80 bucks which goes up to huge 5" hole saws.

50 bucks for the actual hole saws is a ripoff.

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10-28-2020 at 06:35 AM #23

The HD reviews confirm it is a great set to cut holes in coconuts, so at least there's that

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10-28-2020 at 07:04 AM #24

I recently started hydroponic gardening & am wondering what tools I'd need to drill 2"-3" holes in plastic totes covers. I currently own no power tools & my only goal is to drill holes for inserting hydroponic plants.

Would this kit suffice or would I need additional tools?

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10-28-2020 at 07:23 AM #25

For those who want to install a deadbolt or knob on a door new, or widen an older hole, most modern holes will be 2 1/8", which isn't included in this kit. My existing hole saw set also skips 2 1/8". Ended up buying a template to re-cut the hole that came with the right size hole saw as it was cheaper than buying a name brand 2 1/8" and using plywood to cut the hole correctly. The performance of the off-brand hole saw going through the external metal of the door was miserable enough to make me wish I had purchased something better, so will pull the trigger on a hole dozer set that covers my bases. Biggest disappointment would be if the name brand product performs the same, at which point I'm paying more but not getting more performance.

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10-28-2020 at 07:44 AM #26

Quote from chrisinnh :

I'm never buying another bi-metal hole saw now that I've discovered the cheap carbide-tipped saws from China. So much better!

Which ones from China are you referring to?

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10-28-2020 at 07:55 AM #27

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If you are mostly interested in the hole dozers, this set is 39.97 when added to cart:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../202327772

This one is unavailable online and is very limited in stores.

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10-28-2020 at 08:15 AM #28

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This one is unavailable online and is very limited in stores.

It was available for shipping at the time I posted.
Also - that is the black friday price for that item, so if interested and you can wait watch for it then. I have to imagine they will get more stock in.

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10-28-2020 at 09:26 AM #29

I would agree the main value in this is likely from the pack out case included. I got the 21 piece hole saw kit (much better size coverage) for $69 a while back and am still considering this just for the custom case.

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10-28-2020 at 09:38 AM #30

Link is dead for me. I ordered it yesterday, tried to do in store pickup which said they had 8 but wouldn't give me the option so i chose shipping. Now my order says "Processing" but the item is not available. We'll see what happens!

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