Prices, Promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Our local stores do not honor online pricing. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted.

Tarantula 1-3/8-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw

Ratings & Reviews for Spyder Tarantula 1-3/8-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw

4.1
101
Review
 4.1 out of 5
101 Reviews


73% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers praise the hole saw's exceptional cutting performance through tough materials like stainless steel, cast iron, and thick wood, highlighting its sharpness, speed, and heavy-duty construction. Many emphasize its durability and lasting edge, with the rapid eject feature and effective pilot bit noted as convenient design elements. However, some report inconsistent material quality, with occasional premature carbide wear or complete failure on certain materials. Despite these concerns, most customers consider it a reliable, high-performing tool that delivers strong value for demanding applications.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
101 Customer Reviews

Awesome product

Would Recommend

Love this product

May 1, 2026
From Tarantula 1-3_SLASH_4-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Right tool for the job

Would Recommend

Bought this to drill a hole in stainless steel. It did it! And well! The pilot was more difficult than the main hole.

April 22, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Cut through sink and still seamed undamaged,

Would Recommend

Dis cut throw thin metal, but slightly slower than I thought

April 22, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Not tough enough for heavy duty cutting

Would Not Recommend

No

April 17, 2026
From Tarantula 3-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?
Response from Spyder

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to provide your valued feedback. We will include your input when reviewing potential design improvements for ...

SpyderApril 20, 2026

SpyderTools

Awesome on wood

Would Recommend

First Time User. Gotta say I am a fan Love the rapid eject I have my own hole saw kit but I knew I was drilling 24 3 in holes for the wife's new lights for deck I built for us. and wanted to start off with a new bit. cut 23 no problem pilot bit broke on 24th hole halfway had to wing it with a hammer and chisel the rest took me 2 hours to drill 24 3 in holes in solid 4 in wide true two in thick wood and 3/4 ply. I highly recommend.

April 13, 2026
From Tarantula 3-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Great

Great

April 10, 2026
From Tarantula 2-1_SLASH_4-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

not have opinion

Would Recommend

I'm need in d=68.00 - 69.00 mm for plastic, aluminum

January 17, 2026
From Tarantula 2-3_SLASH_4-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Could be more durable

Would Recommend

Works well enough to do the job

December 29, 2025
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole Saw

Would Recommend

Best hole saw on the market as far as I'm concerned

December 26, 2025
From Tarantula 2-1_SLASH_2-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Recommend

Would Recommend

Works great in 18 guage steel

October 16, 2025
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Heavy Duty

Would Recommend

I used this hole saw so far to cut through 2x8 trailer flooring and found it very sharp and effective. The depth is good too - you can get through more than 1 1.5" thick board with room to spare. Not so easy to remove the wood plug from, but I've struggled with every hole saw I've owned in this respect.

September 29, 2025
From Tarantula 3-1_SLASH_2-in Carbide-tipped Non-arbored Hole saw Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?