Hole Saws & Arbours

Learn more about hole saws and arbours

A hole saw cuts a round opening by removing material around the edge rather than the full core. The arbour holds the cutter and connects it to your drill, and many sets include a pilot drill to help start the cut in the right place.

That makes them useful when you need a larger opening than a standard twist bit can make, but the material still needs a neat finish and controlled cut.

Typical uses

• Creating openings for pipework, cabling and service penetrations in building work.

• Cutting holes in timber, plasterboard and other common construction materials.

• Choosing a hole saw for wood or a hole saw for metal when the substrate calls for it.

• Using a hole saw set when you need several hole saw sizes on one project.

• Fitting the right arbour to the hole saw thread or mount so the cutter matches your drill.

How to choose the right hole saw and arbour

• Start with the finished opening you need, then check the hole saw sizes in the range.

• Match the cutter to the substrate. A bi-metal hole saw kit is a common choice for mixed site use, while a carbide tipped hole saw is aimed at tougher cutting conditions.

• Check arbour compatibility, including whether you need a standard hole saw arbour or a quick change system.

• If you switch between sizes often, a hole saw arbor kit can make swaps simpler.

• Make sure the drill and chuck you’re using suits the arbour fit and accessory setup.

• If you need spare hole saw blades or pilot drills, check they match the same system before you order.

Before you order

• Think about the whole setup, not just the cutter.

• Check compatibility between the hole saw, arbour, pilot drill and drill chuck.

• If you are buying for repeat work, confirm the sizes you will actually use on site, rather than taking a kit with extras you won’t need.

• For drilling safety, use the right PPE, clamp the work where you can, start with a proper pilot hole where the product and task call for it, and take care when working at height.

Explore our range of hole saws and arbours

Browse the range online, then use Click & Collect or next day delivery once you’ve checked the size, material and compatibility you need. If you are not sure which set suits the job, ask the team in a branch near you and we’ll help you narrow it down.