Parkside bi-metal and carbide hole saw sets are £6.99 each and undercut comparable six-piece sets at Wickes, Toolstation and Screwfix, while offering wider size ranges and dedicated masonry/tile options.
Both sets are in store from 4 October, include six hole saws from 19mm to 83mm, centre drills, adaptors and a storage case. They are designed for standard cordless or mains drills and pair well with the Parkside polishing and wire brush sets.
Parkside Bi-Metal Hole Saw Set £6.99
For: Aluminium, copper, bronze, zinc, tin plate, wood, PVC and acrylic.
Hole sizes: 19 / 25 / 38 / 44 / 68 / 83mm.
Max cutting depth: 38mm.
Hole saw thickness: 1.2mm.
Contents: 6 hole saws, 2 centre drills (75mm and 104mm), 1 two-way adaptor (12.2mm / 15.3mm thread), storage case.
Parkside Carbide Hole Saw Set £6.99
For: Stone, lightweight concrete, mortar, tiles and drywall.
Hole sizes: 19 / 25 / 38 / 44 / 68 / 83mm.
Max cutting depth: 25mm.
Hole saw thickness: 1.2mm.
Contents: 6 hole saws, 2 centre drills with adaptor (88mm and 89mm), 1 hex key, storage case.
How they compare to DIY store alternatives
Bi-metal / multi-material hole saw sets
Retailer / SetApprox. priceSizes includedMaterial focusNotes vs ParksideParkside Bi-Metal (Lidl)£6.991983mm (6 saws)Metal, wood, PVC, acrylicWider top size (83mm), deeper cut (38mm), includes two centre drills and two-way adaptorWickes 6-Piece Assorted Hole Saw Set£9.403263mm (6 saws)Aluminium, cast iron, plastic, steel, woodSmaller maximum size (63mm), no 1925mm options, single arbor/mandrel design 1319Titan 9-Saw Multi-Material Set (Screwfix)£7.991986mm (9 saws)Wood & plasticSimilar price but wood/plastic only, no dedicated metal focus Parkside has deeper cut and two separate sets for metal vs masonry 1318Trend 7-Saw Multi-Material Set (Screwfix)£49.991957mm (7 saws)Steel, aluminium, wood, plasticPremium brand, much higher price Parkside is far cheaper for general DIY 1318Bosch PRO 11-Saw Multi-Material Set (Screwfix)£132.992076mm (11 saws)Non-ferrous metal, thin sheet metal, wood, plasticTrade-grade pricing overkill for occasional DIY compared with Parkside 1318Toolstation M3 Bi-Metal Holesaw Kit (13-piece)£52.99Multiple sizes up to 86mmMetal, wood, plasticComprehensive kit but an order of magnitude more expensive than Parkside 1316
Masonry / tile hole saw sets
Retailer / SetApprox. priceSizes includedMaterial focusNotes vs Parkside
Retailer / SetApprox. priceSizes includedMaterial focusNotes vs ParksideParkside Carbide (Lidl)£6.991983mm (6 saws)Stone, lightweight concrete, mortar, tiles, drywallVery low price for a dedicated masonry/tile set with six sizesErbauer Masonry Core Drill Accessory Set 5pc (Screwfix)£34.995 piecesBrick, concrete, mortar, stoneFive-piece masonry set at five times the price of Parkside 1318Toolstation diamond / tile hole sawsFrom £10£35Often single sizes or small kitsGlass, ceramics, tilesIndividual diamond hole saws and small kits typically cost more per size than Parksides six-piece set 1316Greywolf 9-piece carbide tile set (Amazon)£20£3069 sizesTiles, glass, ceramics, stone, granite, marbleMore pieces but usually higher unit price and variable brand quality compared with Parksides fixed spec and warranty
Key advantages of the Parkside sets
Price: At £6.99 each, they are cheaper than most branded six-piece sets and dramatically cheaper than trade kits.
Size range: 1983mm covers common sizes for downlights, pipes, cables and fixings.
Dedicated materials: Separate bi-metal (metal/wood/plastic) and carbide (masonry/tile) sets reduce wear and improve performance.
Depth: 38mm cutting depth on the bi-metal set is generous for typical DIY.
Case and accessories: Both include a storage case, centre drills and adaptors.
