Best Hole Saw Arbors

Updated January 2019
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Best of the Best
Greenlee
Hole Saw Arbor
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While a little more expensive, this arbor's unique tighten-down nut design is effective at removing any gaps or wobbling.

Pros

Tighten-down nut design helps to eliminate wobble. Smooth feel. 7/16' hex shank. For use with 9/16' to 1 3/16' hole saws. Durable, heavy duty construction. Has a split-point tip pilot drill.

Cons

A bit more expensive than other options.

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MK Morse
Arbor
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An inexpensive 1/4" hex shank arbor that will fit most standard hole saws.

Pros

Features a 1/4" hex shank. An effective arbor that fits most standard hole saws. Very affordable price.

Cons

Some buyers felt that this option didn't hold as much torque as a standard hole saw arbor. A few reports of this option breaking easily.

Starrett
Hole Enlargement Arbor
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A good choice if you're looking for a way to use 2 hole saws on the same arbor to fix a hole that has been drilled too small.

Pros

Can use it to enlarge holes that have been drilled too small. Quality made, and very effective. For use as a replacement on any Starrett A1, A2, or A10 type arbors.

Cons

Some felt that this option was smaller and less robust than they expected.

Lenox Tools
Snap Back Arbor
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Stands out for its fast and easy pull, twist, and snap method of engaging, although some may find the disengaging to be a little more work.

Pros

Easy to engage and disengage without the need for any tools or adapters. Good quality material, and a solid design. Prevents threads from stripping.

Cons

Thicker than expected. Some found that this required a little more effort to unlock.

Milwaukee
Hole Saw Large Arbor
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Heavy-duty quality and feel that features a pin extractor mechanism so you don't have to constantly hold it back when putting on a blade.

Pros

Has an ergonomic grip. 3/8" Q/C. Easy to use, and simple to put on and take off. Works for a range of hole saws, from 1 1/4' to 6 7/8". Heavy duty feel. Has a pin extractor mechanism for ease of blade mount.

Cons

The set screw that holds the pilot drill can be hard to loosen.

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  • 13 Models Considered
  • 5 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 208 Consumers Consulted
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    A hole saw arbor, also known as a mandrel, connects a drill chuck to the actual saw itself. As a result, a high-quality arbor is important in making sure you get cleanly cut holes each time. To choose the right arbor, you need to look at the compatibility of the shank size and drill chuck size. 3/8" and 1/2" are the most common although some use a 1/4" diameter. The shape of the shank will also influence how secure the arbor is in the drill. Flat and hex-shaped shanks are the best to keep the arbor secure in jaw-like drill chucks.

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    Greenlee

    Hole Saw Arbor

    Greenlee

    Hole Saw Arbor

    While a little more expensive, this arbor's unique tighten-down nut design is effective at removing any gaps or wobbling.
    $16
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    MK Morse

    Arbor

    MK Morse

    Arbor

    An inexpensive 1/4" hex shank arbor that will fit most standard hole saws.
    $5
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    Starrett

    Hole Enlargement Arbor

    Starrett

    Hole Enlargement Arbor

    A good choice if you're looking for a way to use 2 hole saws on the same arbor to fix a hole that has been drilled too small.
    $29
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    Lenox Tools

    Snap Back Arbor

    Lenox Tools

    Snap Back Arbor

    Stands out for its fast and easy pull, twist, and snap method of engaging, although some may find the disengaging to be a little more work.
    $18
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    Milwaukee

    Hole Saw Large Arbor

    Milwaukee

    Hole Saw Large Arbor

    Heavy-duty quality and feel that features a pin extractor mechanism so you don't have to constantly hold it back when putting on a blade.
    $14

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