If using non-quick release holesaws wrap a small cut of 2.5 copper wire between the arbor and holesaw being attached. It makes it far easier to remove the holesaw after use
Guess I see my next purchase! I love the look of this, just wondering how robust they are though and how long they would last, that would be the main concern for me. Remember last time trying to remove the arbour from my 20mm holesaw, required some water pliers and a vice!
I have purchased a few of these and they seem good so far. Only thing is on the smaller sizes the arbour bit is wider than the hole saw so no good using with an extension. Also I purchased a 127mm mandrex hole saw and when I was using it in my combi drill it kept unwinding off the thread as my drill has a brake on it. I put some lock thread on it and it seems to have sorted it now though
Wow! What a game-changer👏👍😁 Tut-tut on not using PPE though Gaz. I've ended up with industrial deafness in the left ear (at the 2.5khz range) due to drill use. 😭
I’ve had the Bosch version of these & used them for over 10 years. The quick release collar on the mandrel constantly sticks as it fills up with dust. Anyone had similar experience with mandrex?
Yes that's the reason why I've never bought them altho they don't stick to badly I'd rather stick with the push pin harbors. And if you cut thro plaster board slowly with a holesaw you can get the cut out to fall out with it using a screwdriver or dismantling the holesaw, just spin the drill a couple of times and the cut out should fall straight out
Busch have done a quick release one for ages, you just pull back on the arbour part and hole saw just lifts out , the drill bit also is quick release in same way
@@Kevin-mp5of I have some of the Bosch progressors, I was referring more to the ability to mount the smaller hole saw as a guide. I should have been clearer.
Would you get in touch with a company caller super rod I believe they are in partnership with Klein tools and they have one just like it if like to see them reviewed next to each other, I was using Bosch HSS quick release ones for years, would I be able to dismantle them into this sort of system?
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Nice 👍🏾 gents. Where can I get a set to buy as I’ve been looking like mad but no luck, apart from the bosh ones which aren’t compatible with other manufacturers products. Cheers.
Tried the Bosch quick realise hole saws but found the pilot drills would never fit tightly in the arbour, so they wobbled and gave a poor quality result. Out of curiosity, how easy is it to remove the adapter from the holes saw when the hole saw is no longer sharp and needs to be replaced?
Pretty much the same as getting one off a non-pinned (smaller) starrett arbor. However, the Mandrex adaptors have a hex form so you can get a spanner on.
@@MyNameWasTecho I have the same problem with the Bosch holesaws, the pilot bit wobbles and you end up with an oval hole before you've even really started with the holesaw. I've found drilling the hole with just the arbor & pilot bit until you're through the material then adding the holesaw and finishing the hole seems to give the best results - I think it might reduce any slop in the arbor. That being said, for metal I now exclusively use the Armeg Acceler8 holesaws and I use the Super Rod Duoxim Arborfor downlight. It lets you fit two holesaws and the pins push up and pull down into the holes, rather than twisting. Little piece of CPC twisted under the thread stops it ever locking on (or copperslip if you're posh)
i use the Starrett quick release on the smaller holsaws as the always get jammed on the arbor and i have 2 diff arbors pre set up with the Starrett A19 Oops arbors for enlargening holes .. the mandrex looks good .. is it made from aluminium?
doesn't look like it. The Bosch holesaws have a the recessed ring that catches in the arbor in a different place. On the Bosch it's very close to the bottom, on the Mandrex it's about halfway up. And the mandrex hex piece looks much longer.
It's made it to my list I'll have my second tool box in no time 😁
If using non-quick release holesaws wrap a small cut of 2.5 copper wire between the arbor and holesaw being attached. It makes it far easier to remove the holesaw after use
#toptip
Guess I see my next purchase! I love the look of this, just wondering how robust they are though and how long they would last, that would be the main concern for me. Remember last time trying to remove the arbour from my 20mm holesaw, required some water pliers and a vice!
These have been out for ages, hilti and bosch have done them for years.
This looks brilliant. Its defo on my xmas list!
That look ace and cheep it’s Compared to the Bosch option. Thanks guys for the videos keep up the good work
I have purchased a few of these and they seem good so far.
Only thing is on the smaller sizes the arbour bit is wider than the hole saw so no good using with an extension.
Also I purchased a 127mm mandrex hole saw and when I was using it in my combi drill it kept unwinding off the thread as my drill has a brake on it. I put some lock thread on it and it seems to have sorted it now though
Wow! What a game-changer👏👍😁
Tut-tut on not using PPE though Gaz. I've ended up with industrial deafness in the left ear (at the 2.5khz range) due to drill use. 😭
Gaz’s drill doesn’t move very fast 💨 - a bit like it’s owner *Gordon
Been using the bosch quick one, but this one looks better dont have to buy new hole saws to fit
I’ve had the Bosch version of these & used them for over 10 years. The quick release collar on the mandrel constantly sticks as it fills up with dust. Anyone had similar experience with mandrex?
Yes that's the reason why I've never bought them altho they don't stick to badly I'd rather stick with the push pin harbors. And if you cut thro plaster board slowly with a holesaw you can get the cut out to fall out with it using a screwdriver or dismantling the holesaw, just spin the drill a couple of times and the cut out should fall straight out
Busch have done a quick release one for ages, you just pull back on the arbour part and hole saw just lifts out , the drill bit also is quick release in same way
😂😂 had this idea while at work today. too bad someone already has thought of it.
Better luck on your next idea 💡
The Mandrex System is probably better than the Bosch system.
This is quite genius
@@Kevin-mp5of I have some of the Bosch progressors, I was referring more to the ability to mount the smaller hole saw as a guide. I should have been clearer.
Would you get in touch with a company caller super rod I believe they are in partnership with Klein tools and they have one just like it if like to see them reviewed next to each other, I was using Bosch HSS quick release ones for years, would I be able to dismantle them into this sort of system?
I recently used the Super Rod version and it worked a dream opening 60-70mm I have another 18 to do going from 70-85mm soon will keep you posted
Genius 👍
Cool stuff...I like zat! :-)
Not sure if you mentioned the hole sizes there bud, but I felt like I was looking for that at the end of the video
we've got a review of the full kit coming soon
I wonder if , any 1 has got one of these ......
1, are they robust ?
2, can u use on Brick Core drills 152mm Width.
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Use the Starex with the OPSY attachment same thing right just not quick release
Any chance you could have a look/review one of the ideal conduit ductile iron bends. us style ones as these could look like save time and there less weight to carry about on site
Nice 👍🏾 gents. Where can I get a set to buy as I’ve been looking like mad but no luck, apart from the bosh ones which aren’t compatible with other manufacturers products. Cheers.
Freeway tools and Fixings have them in stock - you’ll have to order over the phone.
Mandrex from Apex uk 😍
Tried the Bosch quick realise hole saws but found the pilot drills would never fit tightly in the arbour, so they wobbled and gave a poor quality result. Out of curiosity, how easy is it to remove the adapter from the holes saw when the hole saw is no longer sharp and needs to be replaced?
Pretty much the same as getting one off a non-pinned (smaller) starrett arbor. However, the Mandrex adaptors have a hex form so you can get a spanner on.
efixx excellent. So where's my credit card? 😀
@@MyNameWasTecho I have the same problem with the Bosch holesaws, the pilot bit wobbles and you end up with an oval hole before you've even really started with the holesaw. I've found drilling the hole with just the arbor & pilot bit until you're through the material then adding the holesaw and finishing the hole seems to give the best results - I think it might reduce any slop in the arbor. That being said, for metal I now exclusively use the Armeg Acceler8 holesaws and I use the Super Rod Duoxim Arborfor downlight. It lets you fit two holesaws and the pins push up and pull down into the holes, rather than twisting. Little piece of CPC twisted under the thread stops it ever locking on (or copperslip if you're posh)
@@iggifer that's weird I've got the hilti set which i assumed was the exact same as the bosch one and I get no issues waht so ever.
iggifer Glad it wasn’t just me. Thanks for the other suggestions. I’ll take a look.
Is that the short or long version? And whats the advantages of the short to long mandrex arbor quick releas.
So when you have the adaptors that allow 2 holesaws to stack, which brands are compatible with that extra adaptor set?
i use the Starrett quick release on the smaller holsaws as the always get jammed on the arbor and i have 2 diff arbors pre set up with the Starrett A19 Oops arbors for enlargening holes .. the mandrex looks good .. is it made from aluminium?
Are the pilot drills standard? Or are they special Mandrex ones?
Those look brilliant, where can I purchase them from?
Amazon link in description and some wholesalers stock - Kew Electric ⚡️
are these compatible with Bosch progressor holesaws? ex: could I plonk a mandrex adapter onto a Bosch QR arbour?
doesn't look like it. The Bosch holesaws have a the recessed ring that catches in the arbor in a different place. On the Bosch it's very close to the bottom, on the Mandrex it's about halfway up. And the mandrex hex piece looks much longer.
Hi Gaz, Is the arbor long enough to use a DADE with this system?
Easy answer is YES 👍
Thanks 👍
Mandrex when a normal andrex won't do 😆😆😆
Where to buy from guys, Amazons out of stock
Jeez - We'll get in touch with the UK distributor to see if they can point us to another online source.
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