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At Amazon, get this Bi-Metal 6-1/4" Hole Saw Kit for $11. It's the best price we could find by $13. The kit includes a 6-1/4" bi-metal hole saw, silicone dust bowl, arbor with ejector spring, replacement drill bit, and hex key. Buy Now at Amazon

Hole saw kits like this one are useful for anyone doing basic electrical, plumbing, or woodworking projects where you need to cut clean circular openings in wood, drywall, or thin metal. At $17, this 22-piece set is $13 off the $30 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Anyone drilling through wood or thin metal for wiring or plumbing runs will appreciate the bi-metal construction, since it holds an edge far longer than a standard carbon steel hole saw. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone cutting clean holes through wood or thin metal for plumbing and electrical work, and having two carbide saws on hand means one keeps working while the other dulls. At $25.92, that's about $4.57 (15%) off the $30.49 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy if you're regularly cutting holes for pipes, wiring, or door hardware, since 11 sizes cover most household jobs without buying separate saws. Walmart has it for $34, which is $16 off the $50 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

For DIYers or tradespeople who regularly cut holes for outlets, recessed lighting, or plumbing fixtures, a 22-piece set covering 3/4" to 5" gives you a range that handles most common jobs without buying individual saws. At $15, that's roughly half the $30 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Hole saw kits like this one are useful for anyone doing electrical, plumbing, or woodworking projects where you need to cut clean circular openings in wood, drywall, or thin metal. The 11-piece bi-metal set covers a range of sizes, and at $34, it's $26 off the $60 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Designed for drilling clean, precise holes through steel and other metals without removing the full slug of material, annular cutters are a step up from standard twist bits for metalworking and fabrication work. This 5-piece TCT (tungsten carbide-tipped) set is $15 off the list price at $65. Buy Now at Amazon

Annular cutters are a step up from standard twist drill bits for cutting clean, precise holes in metal, since they remove only the outer ring of material rather than boring out the whole slug. At $115, this 11-piece TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) set is $45 off the $160 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy to keep around if you're regularly cutting through wood, metal, or drywall, since the bi-metal construction handles tougher materials without wearing out as quickly as standard hole saws. Buy Now at Home Depot

Designed for electricians, concrete workers, or anyone cutting rebar on a regular basis, this SDS-Plus bit attaches to a standard rotary hammer and cuts through rebar without the need for a separate dedicated cutter. Buy Now at Home Depot

Useful if you're drilling through concrete, brick, or block for pipe runs, conduit, or anchor bolts, since the 3.5-inch diameter covers most standard trade applications without needing a larger, heavier setup. Buy Now at Home Depot

Annular cutters are a step up from standard twist drill bits for cutting clean, precise holes in metal without removing all the material, which makes them useful for fabricators, welders, or anyone doing structural steel work. At $100, this 6-piece set is essentially at its list price of $100, so there's no meaningful discount here. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $14.15 since this was originally published.

Anyone drilling clean holes through tile, glass, or ceramic will want this on hand, since standard bits tend to chip or crack brittle materials that a diamond-coated saw cuts through smoothly. Buy Now at Amazon

This carbide-tipped set is built for cutting through tile, marble, or ceramic without wearing down after a few holes, making it a solid pick for anyone tackling plumbing or fixture installs. At $46.74, that's $3.25 off the $50 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone drilling clean holes through concrete, brick, or masonry for conduit or plumbing work will get more mileage out of the diamond coating than a standard carbide bit, and having 10 sizes on hand means you won't be stuck mid-project without the right diameter. Buy Now at Home Depot

Carbide-tipped hole cutters hold up significantly longer than standard bi-metal versions, making this set worth a look if you're cutting through harder materials like fiber cement, tile, or stainless steel on a regular basis. Buy Now at Home Depot

Cutting clean, precise holes in metal is the job here, so this suits anyone doing fabrication or drill press work who's tired of standard twist bits wandering or burning out on steel. Buy Now at Amazon

Cutting clean 2-inch holes through wood or metal panels gets easier with the included pilot bits for precise starts, a handy set for anyone tackling install jobs around the house. At $14.10, that's about $2.50 (15%) off the $16.59 list price. Buy Now at Amazon