Customer Reviews for Milwaukee 1-3/8 in. Hole Dozer Carbide Hole Saw

This is a very nice hole saw by Milwaukee. The hole saw is a multi material cutting hole saw with the ability to cut through wood, pvc, aluminum, and steel. I used it on wood and pvc and the hole saw cut through both with no issues. The teeth on the saw held up well through my cuts and created as clean as you would expect hole on both the wood and Pvc. The welds on the hole saw were decent but they have 2 teeth very close together as a result of the weld. Weld doesn’t look as clean as others I have seen on Milwaukee hole saws. Not sure if this is standard for this size or just a QA issue. The clearing holes were well positioned and allow for any easy ejection of the plugs left in the saw after cutting. Additionally the saw did not appear to get too hot during cutting. Overall the hole saw did a good job and held up well but some QA could be improved

This is a great hole saw by Milwaukee. The hole saw is a multi material cutting hole saw with the ability to cut through wood, pvc, aluminum, and steel. I used it on wood and pvc and the hole saw cut through both with no issues. The teeth on the saw held up well through my cuts and created as clean as you would expect hole on both the wood and Pvc. The welds on the hole saw were well placed and the the teeth evenly spaced throughout. The clearing holes were well positioned and allow for any easy ejection of the plugs left in the saw after cutting. Additionally the saw did not appear to get to hit during cutting. Overall I liked this hole saw and thought it did a good job and held up well.

Hole saws are great for making circular holes in plywood, counters, furniture and the likes. The Milwaukee 2-11/16 in. Hole Dozer Carbide Hole Saw addresses some of the issues with hole saws. One, it has holes on the sides of the saw at different positions to aid in the removal of the material that becomes trapped within when using. Second, the carbide teeth are great for a long lasting sharp cut. You will need a centering bit and drill head attachment to use this hole saw. Cuts great though

This Dozer carbide tipped hole saw is extremely sharp and readily connected to my 2 pin quick change arbor. There a lots of holes in the sides and top to make it easy to remove the cut-out material that cores into the center of the saw, overcoming the major annoyance associated with hole saws. I have also used Milwaukee Dozer saws in the past they performed extremely well. The carbide tips are wonderful.

This Dozer carbide tipped hole saw is extremely sharp and readily connected to my 2 pin quick change arbor. There a lots of holes in the sides and top to make it easy to remove the cut-out material that cores into the center of the saw, overcoming the major annoyance associated with hole saws. I have also used Milwaukee Dozer saws in the past they performed extremely well. The carbide tips are wonderful.

This Dozer carbide tipped hole saw is extremely sharp and readily connected to my 2 pin quick change arbor. There a lots of holes in the sides and top to make it easy to remove the cut-out material that cores into the center of the saw, overcoming the major annoyance associated with hole saws. I have also used Milwaukee Dozer saws in the past they performed extremely well. The carbide tips are wonderful.

After trying this Milwaukee 4 3/4 inch hole dozer carbide hole saw. In wafer board it punched right through and a piece of 2x10 it has such sharp teeth it grabbed so make sure you have lots of leverage with your drill I was using in Milwaukee hole hog and it took the drill out of my hands. I have little doubt it will cut you anything it's supposed to. It's a big bit so it takes plenty of power so don't try to run it too fast and be careful.

I got the Hole Dozer 4 3/4" carbide teeth hole saw Part# 49-56-0847. This one like the rest the Hole Dozer blades I have worked great. I did a quick test hole in 5/4 board I used it with my Milwaukee M18 fuel drill and the quick change large hole saw arbor no problem good clean cut. You can cut several different materials including stainless steel, wood with nails or cement board

This Carbide Toothed Hole Saw from Milwaukee checkmarks the task of coring holes for construction trades. Featuring a New 3 Tooth Per Inch "TPI" design that allows faster cuts with the longest life in general purpose and extreme materials, like stainless steel and cast iron. The Deep Gullets clear material faster while cutting and the improved Milwaukees' All-Access Slots solve the frustration of stuborn material removal, resulting in less downtime between holes or other tasks. The Hole Dozer with Carbide Tooth Hole Saw has a cutting depth of 1.62 or 1 & 5/8 inches, allowing clearance to handle cuts in a wide range of materials, including the usual 2 by wood studs, that measure a true 1.5 inches.

I really like this hole saw, The carbide teeth cut through both metal and wood with no problems. It produces a nice clean cut and you don't have to push super hard to make it cut. It does a good job of cutting the hole the size it is supposed to. I haven't used it on stainless but I would not expect it to have any problems judging by the other metals I have used it on. It has 3 patterns for mounting it on your arbor, I used it on my Blu-Mol arbor with no problems. I also like that it has multiple large openings on the side so you can see to start your pilot bit and it also makes it very easy to remove the plug from the hole saw, the only nit picky thing I could say about the side holes, is that I would them to have been set at every 90 degrees instead of every 120 degrees as that would make it a little easier to rock the plug back and forth to remove it. It can cut through material up to almost 1 3/4 inch. All in all it does exactly what you want it to do.

I really like this hole saw, The carbide teeth cut through both metal and wood with no problems. It produces a nice clean cut and you don't have to push super hard to make it cut. It does a good job of cutting the hole the size it is supposed to. I haven't used it on stainless but I would not expect it to have any problems judging by the other metals I have used it on. It has 3 patterns for mounting it on your arbor, I used it on my Blu-Mol arbor with no problems. I also like that it has multiple large openings on the side so you can see to start your pilot bit and it also makes it very easy to remove the plug from the hole saw, the only nit picky thing I could say about the side holes, is that I would them to have been set at every 90 degrees instead of every 120 degrees as that would make it a little easier to rock the plug back and forth to remove it. It can cut through material up to almost 1 3/4 inch. All in all it does exactly what you want it to do.

I really like this hole saw, The carbide teeth cut through both metal and wood with no problems. It produces a nice clean cut and you don't have to push super hard to make it cut. It does a good job of cutting the hole the size it is supposed to. I haven't used it on stainless but I would not expect it to have any problems judging by the other metals I have used it on. It has 3 patterns for mounting it on your arbor, I used it on my Blu-Mol arbor with no problems. I also like that it has multiple large openings on the side so you can see to start your pilot bit and it also makes it very easy to remove the plug from the hole saw, the only nit picky thing I could say about the side holes, is that I would them to have been set at every 90 degrees instead of every 120 degrees as that would make it a little easier to rock the plug back and forth to remove it. It can cut through material up to almost 1 3/4 inch. All in all it does exactly what you want it to do.

This very large hole saw needs to be respected and used with care - watch the video to see why. It certainly makes short work of large 4-3/4 inch holes but the kinetic energy of the large spinning holey tube caused it to disconnect from the mandrel a couple of times. To solve the problem I reduce the drill speed and that worked but the cut was a bit messy and the saw kept grabbing the wood with wrist breaking potential. I reverted to the higher speed for the next hole and it was much neater and quicker to do. So, my takeaway from this is to get the mandrel as tight as possible and use the tool with care.

This is the largest hole saw I've ever used. I just tried it on a 2 X 8, and it went through very well. As with any hole saw, you'd have to clean up the hole with some sanding, but that's to be expected. The carbide teeth bite in very well, you have to learn just how much pressure you can use or it bites in and stops your drill. Next time, I have to try a larger drill!

Hadn't had a "large" hole saw before, so I opted for a carbide-toothed one. That was a good decision as it makes it easier to cut whatever you have to cut. This hole saw also has lots of holes in the side to pry out the plug, which can be a real pain some times! It mounted right on the mandrel I already have, which is not a Milwaukee tool. No problems there!

Definitely a commercial quality hole saw.  At first I thought it might not attach to my pilot bit which is twenty years old, but no problem, easily attached just like all my other hole saws.  Currently I'm using two different sized hole saws to put two holes in a sump pump basin, one approximately two inches and the other four inches.  One for the inlet pipe and the other for the pump exhaust pipe.  This hole saw handled it like butter but would be better suited for a more challenging material.  I also tested it on a piece of wood, it gave a nice clean cut on both sides.  However, the teeth are aggressive, so when using it on something as soft as wood make sure you hold onto the drill, it can bite pretty hard in wood. Overall, a great hole saw, certainly commercial quality.  

Well made, certainly a commercial quality hole saw. I have a set of hole saws that are over twenty years old. I was worried this wouldn't fit my pilot bit, but there was no problem. I easily screwed this onto the pilot bit and gave it a quick try on a piece of wood. It gives a nice clean cut. The teeth are aggressive, so when using it on something as soft as wood make sure you hold onto the drill, it can bite pretty hard in wood. The result was a nice clean cut on both sides. Currently I'm using two different sized hole saws to put two holes in a sump pump basin, one approximately two inches and the other four inches. One for the inlet pipe and the other for the pump exhaust pipe. This hole saw handled it like butter but would be better suited for a more challenging material.

This seems like a very sturdy hole saw that will stay sharp and cut well for a long time. It feels heavier and thicker than other hole saws I have used. I am planning to use this to cut some door holes and to cut holes for sewer plumbing (2" pipe). This saw can also be used for other material besides wood such as metal but I am not planning to use it for that purpose.

I am an avid DIY, and often get stuck trying to use a jig saw to cut larger holes through studs, rafter and plywood to accommodate PVC and wiring runs, and for other ducting, plumbing and electric projects. It’s hard to cut a hole with a jig saw, and the results aren’t pretty. I recently got these large diameter hole saws, and they are gems. I used them to cut through ½ plywood. Here’s what I noticed: 1. Exceptionally sharp teeth, which bored through thicker plywood in just a few seconds (literally). 2. Left a smooth cut, no sign of jagged edges or material ripping. 3. Able to power through thicker plywood using just an 18v battery-operated drill without bogging down. 4. Saw has a deep well (about 1-1/2”) so I could bore through thicker materials. 5. A large number of sidewall perforations in the drill housing, made it relatively easy to remove boring scraps with an ordinary flathead screwdriver. No arbor is supplied, so I needed to supply my own. These saws use a threaded arbor. I found it a bit tedious to remove the arbor when finished, due to the tendency of the arbor to tighten onto the drill housing as the hole is bored. Holding the arbor with a pliers while turning a screwdriver placed through the housing at perforations on opposite sides of the saw, seemed to be the best method for removing the arbor. At the time of this review, I did not have an opportunity to drill through masonry or steel surfaces, but my visual observation of the product suggests it is fabricated of quality metal components, and likely would bore through those materials too. Will the teeth stay sharp when faced with that task? Only time will tell. These may not be the least expensive hole saws, but they are certainly a quality product. There may be less expensive hole saws for an occasional use, but I would recommend this product to the serious DIY and professionals who want to be certain they can successfully complete a more demanding job.

I am an avid DIY, and often get stuck trying to use a jig saw to cut larger holes through studs, rafter and plywood to accommodate PVC and wiring runs, and for other ducting, plumbing and electric projects. It’s hard to cut a hole with a jig saw, and the results aren’t pretty. I recently got these large diameter hole saws, and they are gems. I used them to cut through ½ plywood. Here’s what I noticed: 1. Exceptionally sharp teeth, which bored through thicker plywood in just a few seconds (literally). 2. Left a smooth cut, no sign of jagged edges or material ripping. 3. Able to power through thicker plywood using just an 18v battery-operated drill without bogging down. 4. Saw has a deep well (about 1-1/2”) so I could bore through thicker materials. 5. A large number of sidewall perforations in the drill housing, made it relatively easy to remove boring scraps with an ordinary flathead screwdriver. No arbor is supplied, so I needed to supply my own. These saws use a threaded arbor. I found it a bit tedious to remove the arbor when finished, due to the tendency of the arbor to tighten onto the drill housing as the hole is bored. Holding the arbor with a pliers while turning a screwdriver placed through the housing at perforations on opposite sides of the saw, seemed to be the best method for removing the arbor. At the time of this review, I did not have an opportunity to drill through masonry or steel surfaces, but my visual observation of the product suggests it is fabricated of quality metal components, and likely would bore through those materials too. Will the teeth stay sharp when faced with that task? Only time will tell. These may not be the least expensive hole saws, but they are certainly a quality product. There may be less expensive hole saws for an occasional use, but I would recommend this product to the serious DIY and professionals who want to be certain they can successfully complete a more demanding job.

I am an avid DIY, and often get stuck trying to use a jig saw to cut larger holes through studs, rafter and plywood to accommodate PVC and wiring runs, and for other ducting, plumbing and electric projects. It’s hard to cut a hole with a jig saw, and the results aren’t pretty. I recently got these large diameter hole saws, and they are gems. I used them to cut through ½ plywood. Here’s what I noticed: 1. Exceptionally sharp teeth, which bored through thicker plywood in just a few seconds (literally). 2. Left a smooth cut, no sign of jagged edges or material ripping. 3. Able to power through thicker plywood using just an 18v battery-operated drill without bogging down. 4. Saw has a deep well (about 1-1/2”) so I could bore through thicker materials. 5. A large number of sidewall perforations in the drill housing, made it relatively easy to remove boring scraps with an ordinary flathead screwdriver. No arbor is supplied, so I needed to supply my own. These saws use a threaded arbor. I found it a bit tedious to remove the arbor when finished, due to the tendency of the arbor to tighten onto the drill housing as the hole is bored. Holding the arbor with a pliers while turning a screwdriver placed through the housing at perforations on opposite sides of the saw, seemed to be the best method for removing the arbor. At the time of this review, I did not have an opportunity to drill through masonry or steel surfaces, but my visual observation of the product suggests it is fabricated of quality metal components, and likely would bore through those materials too. Will the teeth stay sharp when faced with that task? Only time will tell. These may not be the least expensive hole saws, but they are certainly a quality product. There may be less expensive hole saws for an occasional use, but I would recommend this product to the serious DIY and professionals who want to be certain they can successfully complete a more demanding job.

I ordered the 3 1/8" Milwaukee Hole Dozer Hole Saw to help complete my set. These saws work great for my uses with the carbide teeth. Another real advantage is what they call the all access slots, which makes it easy to extract any thickness of wood from the saw. I have quite a few of these Hole Dozer saws and they have held up well. Another plus is that these are made in the USA.

This Hole Dozer has carbide teeth so it can go through multiple materials. Wood, stainless steel, metal or cement board it does them all. This one is 3 3/4 inches perfect for our project. We have had various sets of saw bits over the years but these are simply the best. Milwaukee always makes high quality tools for the trade and for home us and this is no exception. We will be buying all of them for our repeat projects.

If you are tired of foolishly spending money on hole saws only to throw them away after a few uses then consider Milwaukee carbide tipped hole saws such as this Milwaukee Hole Dozer. Quality carbide is used during the manufacturer of this hole saw. It will simply outlast others because of the carbide used during the manufacturing process. I’ve got a decent collection of these Milwaukee carbide tipped hole saws and while they have all gone up in prices my oldest hole saw still cuts and performs like it was new.

After the first hole the teeth on the blade were gone. So the next 7 hole I used the blade outline the hole then had to cut it out with jig saw.

I tried to drill 1 hole through stucco and all the teeth rounded off before I finished the hole.

Really the only reason i gave it 4 stars rather than 5 is because it’s more money to buy the hole saw and bit separately than to buy the combo, but the size i needed was out of stock. Purchased to install soffit lighting and it worked great.

Due to a bad weld on the seam the hole came out oblong as the saw was no longer a 3 1/4 circle. Which is causing a gap to appear around my sofit lights

Getting all my projects done with a simple hole saw bit

I bought this to instal can lighting. Cutting the first hole through my plaster ceiling, with no mesh to go through. Went to cut the second and it wouldn’t even scratch the surface to bite through. Use a keyhole saw to tray to coax it through, and that didn’t even work.