Best Hole Saw for Sheet Metal (2026): 5 Saws Compared

Compared on paper

Specifications are manufacturer rated, as published on each listing and collected 30 October 2026. “Not stated” means the listing does not give the figure.

How the points were given

Each saw is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, with the weights published on our How We Pick page. None of the five listings states a safety certification or a warranty term, so every saw scores zero on safety and warranty.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Safety counts only for powered gear or where the listing states safety features; where it does not apply, the score is taken over the remaining 90 points.

What the listings tell you

5 listings made this guide. Carbide teeth appear on 3 listings, HSS on 1, and bi-metal on 1. Size ranges run from the 1 inch EZARC saw to kits reaching 54 mm. Cutting depth is stated only by ASNOMY at 25 mm, and EZARC states material up to 3/16 in. thick. No listing states a warranty term.

Buying guide: best hole saw for sheet metal

Tooth material first

Tooth material decides which metals a saw handles. EZARC, ASNOMY and GSTK use carbide teeth, with EZARC claiming over 500 holes through stainless steel and a longer cutting life than standard bi-metal saws, per the maker. ChgImposs uses HSS high-speed steel for stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, plastic, copper and brass. VIKITON uses a bi-metal build with high-speed steel teeth for thin metals, excluding stainless steel, so stainless work should start with a carbide pick. For thicker stock, see the hole saw for thick metal picks.

Size range and kit depth

Size range decides whether one saw or a kit fits the drawer. ASNOMY covers 16 mm to 54 mm across 10 saws, GSTK covers 14 mm to 54 mm, and ChgImposs covers 16 mm to 30 mm across 5 saws. EZARC covers a fixed 1 inch size, and VIKITON covers a fixed 2 inch size. Cutting length is stated only by ASNOMY at 25 mm, while EZARC states material thickness up to 3/16 in., so check the stated figure against the stock on the job before ordering.

Pilot bits, arbors and boxes

What comes in the box decides how soon the saw runs. ASNOMY includes 2 titanium-plated pilot bits, 2 hex wrenches and an aluminum box, with each bit oiled against rust, per the listing. GSTK includes 2 extra titanium-plated pilot drills and 2 L-wrenches. EZARC includes a pilot bit, spring and wrench in an all-in-one design, while VIKITON includes an arbor with a drill bit, a replacement pilot bit and a hex key. ChgImposs states no pilot bits or box as included, so plan those separately for that set.

Coolant and care

Heat is the enemy of a hole saw in metal. GSTK advises adding coolant during continuous high-speed drilling and wearing protective goggles and gloves. VIKITON advises letting the saw cool before touching it, applying water or coolant and reducing feed speed when drilling metals, and stopping at once if abnormal vibration occurs. ASNOMY oils each bit against rust in its aluminum box, and EZARC names clean plug ejection from its spring-loaded pilot bit. Store the saws dry and keep the pilots with the saws they fit.

Garage Fit Check

• Check the hole size against the listing range before cutting: kits reach 54 mm, while the fixed saws sit at 1 inch and 2 inches.
• Keep kits in their boxes: ASNOMY packs its saws in an aluminum box with each bit oiled.
• Match the drill to the listing: ASNOMY suits bench, magnetic, gun and percussion drills, per the listing, while GSTK suits rechargeable, portable hand, bench and electric drills, per the listing.
• Add coolant during continuous high-speed drilling and wear goggles and gloves, per the GSTK listing.
• Let the VIKITON saw cool before touching it after drilling metals.

FAQ: garage tools

What size hole saws do the kits cover?

ASNOMY covers 16 mm to 54 mm across 10 saws, GSTK covers 14 mm to 54 mm, and ChgImposs covers 16 mm to 30 mm across 5 saws. EZARC and VIKITON are fixed sizes at 1 inch and 2 inches.

Can the VIKITON saw cut stainless steel?

No. The VIKITON listing states thin metals excluding stainless steel, so stainless work should start with a carbide pick such as EZARC, ASNOMY or GSTK.

What is the cutting length on these saws?

ASNOMY states a cutting length of 25 mm. The other listings state no cutting length, while EZARC states material up to 3/16 in. thick.

Do the kits include pilot bits?

ASNOMY includes 2 titanium-plated pilot bits, GSTK includes 2 extra titanium-plated pilot drills, EZARC includes a spring-loaded pilot bit, and VIKITON includes an arbor with a drill bit plus a replacement pilot bit. ChgImposs states no pilot bits as included.

Can these saws cut concrete, tiles or stone?

ASNOMY states its kit cannot be used for concrete, tiles and stone, and VIKITON lists brittle materials including tile and stone as not recommended. The other listings state no masonry use.

Related: the best mig welder for sheet metal, the best plasma cutter for sheet metal, the best hex shank drill bit set and the best hole drill bit set.