This was a very informative video! I just used a 6 inch hole saw to make three holes in an armoire using my basic Ryobi cordless. I'm glad you made this video because now I realize I'm probably a couple more holes away from killing the drill so I won't be using that drill any longer. Love your videos thanks for making them!
Hey, thank you for the kind words. I kind of suspect that most of us that buy 6" hole saws end up using them on a drill that really isn't designed for such a difficult task. You live and you learn. Cheers!
I’m not a pro, just a homeowner and I have been a little handy with some jobs, but right now I’m struggling with a hole saw, I started the job for dryer vent, and seems my drill is about to burn out, which drill do you recommend? It’s a 4 1/8” the Lenox hole saw seems pretty good but my drill definitely not making it
My question is this. I saw the link you gave to the milwaukee, but that was an m18 fuel link. I looked at this video and wasn't able to see fuel written on the drill you burnt up. I have drilled hole after after hole with my m18 fuel with no issues. Now granted, I have only done a handful of 6 inch holes but have drilled out quite a few 4.5 inch holes.
Im not sure if a 6 inch holesaw on 1/2 drywall is to much for this thing but ive drilled about 15 holes altogether and now it hardly has power to drill a standard 7/8 hole with a paddle bit. Milwaukee gen3 drill
Off topic question... How have those Timberland PRO Pit Boss Boots been working out for you. I just watched your video from about 9 months ago and did not see a followup in your catalog, did I miss it? Thanks.
Hey! You did not miss it. I have not shot a follow-up yet. I wanted to make sure that I have enough work hours on them to make a complete updated review. I can tell you that the new pair is holding up well so far and they are more comfortable than the first pair. The price is still pretty hard to beat for what you get. Thank you for your comment.
Hey man, good video, I had the same issue with my old Ryobi hammer drill. Thing is mine was 115v plug in version so I though it would last longer. I was using it to mix a 5 gallon bucket of plaster. I'm now looking at the DS4000 heavy duty all metal drill. Should last me a lifetime I hope! I also had bad luck drilling through a steel baseplate with a brand new cordless 18v Makita drill and ended up bringing it right back for a new one. Those cordless drill just are not designed for heavy duty use.
Hi! Dewalt also makes a spade handle drill with similar specs to the Makita that you are considering. I know that a lot of tile contractors love that Dewalt and I've seen them on quite a few job sites. You likely cant go wrong with either option. Thank you for your comment.
I used my craftsman v20 brushless drill to cut my 6inch holes it quite heavy because of the hole saw but does the job I'm a apprentice I used that drill for 1 year no problem but the issue I was having is that the tool doesn't have a side handle but I still use that dill to drill wood and stuff. I switched to dewalt (DCD999B) it has a side handle for bigger jobs it also save my hand because if you don't haven't a side handle and you're drilling big holes it can break your hand.
I recommend a Milwaukee Hole Hawg and you'll never look for anything else for the heavy duty jobs. If has a quick select 2-speed gear setting. Do use caution when on low speed setting since it can hurt you if you get lax.
Can u use a 4inch hole saw with a dewalt 12v ?
This was a very informative video! I just used a 6 inch hole saw to make three holes in an armoire using my basic Ryobi cordless. I'm glad you made this video because now I realize I'm probably a couple more holes away from killing the drill so I won't be using that drill any longer. Love your videos thanks for making them!
Hey, thank you for the kind words. I kind of suspect that most of us that buy 6" hole saws end up using them on a drill that really isn't designed for such a difficult task. You live and you learn. Cheers!
I tried this on an 18v makita hammer drill, it did it like butter, was just doing a hole in pine though
I’m not a pro, just a homeowner and I have been a little handy with some jobs, but right now I’m struggling with a hole saw, I started the job for dryer vent, and seems my drill is about to burn out, which drill do you recommend? It’s a 4 1/8” the Lenox hole saw seems pretty good but my drill definitely not making it
My question is this. I saw the link you gave to the milwaukee, but that was an m18 fuel link. I looked at this video and wasn't able to see fuel written on the drill you burnt up. I have drilled hole after after hole with my m18 fuel with no issues. Now granted, I have only done a handful of 6 inch holes but have drilled out quite a few 4.5 inch holes.
Im not sure if a 6 inch holesaw on 1/2 drywall is to much for this thing but ive drilled about 15 holes altogether and now it hardly has power to drill a standard 7/8 hole with a paddle bit. Milwaukee gen3 drill
Off topic question... How have those Timberland PRO Pit Boss Boots been working out for you. I just watched your video from about 9 months ago and did not see a followup in your catalog, did I miss it? Thanks.
Hey! You did not miss it. I have not shot a follow-up yet. I wanted to make sure that I have enough work hours on them to make a complete updated review. I can tell you that the new pair is holding up well so far and they are more comfortable than the first pair. The price is still pretty hard to beat for what you get. Thank you for your comment.
Hey man, good video, I had the same issue with my old Ryobi hammer drill. Thing is mine was 115v plug in version so I though it would last longer. I was using it to mix a 5 gallon bucket of plaster. I'm now looking at the DS4000 heavy duty all metal drill. Should last me a lifetime I hope! I also had bad luck drilling through a steel baseplate with a brand new cordless 18v Makita drill and ended up bringing it right back for a new one. Those cordless drill just are not designed for heavy duty use.
Makita DS4000 that is...
Hi! Dewalt also makes a spade handle drill with similar specs to the Makita that you are considering. I know that a lot of tile contractors love that Dewalt and I've seen them on quite a few job sites. You likely cant go wrong with either option. Thank you for your comment.
I used my craftsman v20 brushless drill to cut my 6inch holes it quite heavy because of the hole saw but does the job I'm a apprentice I used that drill for 1 year no problem but the issue I was having is that the tool doesn't have a side handle but I still use that dill to drill wood and stuff. I switched to dewalt (DCD999B) it has a side handle for bigger jobs it also save my hand because if you don't haven't a side handle and you're drilling big holes it can break your hand.
Whats the type of heavy duty drill..name?
I recommend a Milwaukee Hole Hawg and you'll never look for anything else for the heavy duty jobs. If has a quick select 2-speed gear setting. Do use caution when on low speed setting since it can hurt you if you get lax.
I just killed my 300$ drill 😩