Hi,1st,post in here.

I have a couple of old oak barrels that have been outside in all elements,
rather than throow them aside, I want to cut holes in the sides and use them
as Strawberry/Herb planters; I used a Hole saw to cut through a couple of
holes and unfortunately, these have been blunted very quickly, I wondered if
there is a specific bit that would cut through without blunting as quickly
as these did?

"D@H" No wrote in message
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Hi,1st,post in here.

I have a couple of old oak barrels that have been outside in all elements,
rather than throow them aside, I want to cut holes in the sides and use
them as Strawberry/Herb planters; I used a Hole saw to cut through a
couple of holes and unfortunately, these have been blunted very quickly, I
wondered if there is a specific bit that would cut through without
blunting as quickly as these did?

There are hole saws, and there are hole saw. Are you using Vermont American
or Lennox?

The first is crap, the second it a professional grade tool.

How large of a hole? Are there any bits of sand or grit on the wood? They
will destroy a blade.

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D@H No wrote:
Hi,1st,post in here.

I have a couple of old oak barrels that have been outside in all elements,
rather than throow them aside, I want to cut holes in the sides and use them
as Strawberry/Herb planters; I used a Hole saw to cut through a couple of
holes and unfortunately, these have been blunted very quickly, I wondered if
there is a specific bit that would cut through without blunting as quickly
as these did?



What brand or quality of saw did you use? A Morse or Starret hole saw
can be repeatedly used to drill through steel plate before dulling
to the point of being unusable.


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Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland

On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 11:55:36 GMT, "D@H" No
wrote:

Hi,1st,post in here.

I have a couple of old oak barrels that have been outside in all elements,
rather than throow them aside, I want to cut holes in the sides and use them
as Strawberry/Herb planters; I used a Hole saw to cut through a couple of
holes and unfortunately, these have been blunted very quickly, I wondered if
there is a specific bit that would cut through without blunting as quickly
as these did?



Get a hole saw made in the USA rather than China--BIG difference.

I think Phisherman has hit the nail on the head here,I don't kknoe the brand
name, but it is very cheaply made.

Thanks for reply's

Go to a tool store and buy a carbide tipped hole saw

Pete