I picked up the DURI bi-metal hole saw set mainly because I needed a larger size and noticed the full set was not much more expensive than buying a single 80mm hole saw on its own. On value alone, it made sense, and after using it, Iā€™d say that was the right call.

The simple version is this: it works exactly as I wanted it to. The cuts were clean enough, it handled the job properly, and I did not come away feeling like I had bought one of those cheap tool sets that only look good until you actually use them. For the money, this feels like a sensible buy.

What I like most is that it covers multiple sizes without costing a fortune. That is useful if you are doing bits of DIY and do not want to keep buying individual saws every time a different job comes up. In my case, the fact that the set price was close to the cost of one larger hole saw made it much easier to justify. Even if I only needed one size immediately, having the rest there for future work is genuinely handy.

Performance-wise, I have no real complaints. It cut properly, did what it was supposed to do, and did not give me any annoying surprises. That is exactly what I want from a tool like this. I am not expecting premium trade-grade perfection at this price, but for normal DIY and occasional heavier use, it feels more than capable.

The reason I am not scoring it higher is mostly down to realism. I do not think this is a forever set. It works well, but it does not strike me as something that will take endless abuse for years on end. That is not a major criticism given the price point, just an honest expectation. If you are a professional using these constantly, you may want something more heavy-duty. If you are a typical home user or even a fairly frequent DIYer, I think it is good value.

The packaging is also poor. Everything feels a bit crammed into the box, and it really could do with a better storage case. That is one of the first things I noticed. The tools themselves are fine, but the presentation and storage side lets it down. A decent fitted case would have made a big difference, especially for keeping the sizes organised after opening.

Still, I would buy it again. It is affordable, it works, and it gives you a useful range of sizes for not much more than the cost of a single larger cutter. That kind of value is hard to ignore.

Overall, I would rate the DURI bi-metal hole saw set 4 out of 5. It is not a premium lifelong kit, and the packaging is disappointing, but in terms of performance for the price, I think it is a very good buy.