It’s not really old school wisdom. You’re saying this because it’s an old guy demonstrating. If it was a teenager it’d make just as much sense. It’s just wisdom.
I've actually done this and I've also done it with drill bits that cut too aggressively and pull themselves into wood when I just need a counter sink. Good to see I'm not just crazy.
Great advice. I used to install vinyl siding in aluminum siding. Another trick when you're cutting the vinyl or aluminum siding you reverse a paneling blade.
This trick can also be handy when drilling into drywall, especially when you are not entirely sure what is behind the wall/ceiling. I use this method when drilling for new recessed lighting
Except usually when a hole saw is being used, the hole is going to be covered by a decorative plate anyway. Holes cut into siding are for cables that usually go to lights.
Electrician here, Conduit wont cover that mess. Been using this method for many, many years.....and since its outside no complaints about the mess on the floor.
If there is enough, space drill from the other side for a bit. This may well reduce break out when he holesaw exits the material. This tip is also valid for drills; especially for larger sized masonry drills.
Same tip for increasing the size of the drill bit you’re using to avoid tear out. If I went from 5mm to 6mm I run 6 mm in reverse into the 5mm hole until I’ve broken the surface. Then I change direction and drill thru the wood/ply/composite.
I usually start with just the centering but without the hole saw until the center bit goes all the way in, I then put on the hole saw and I can run in reverse without dulling my center bit.
You only need to run it in reverse for about 30 seconds. Once the face of the siding is cleanly cut. You can put the drill in forward and cut the rest of the way through.
Another tip when working with vinyl siding: when cutting pieces with a miter saw flip the blade around so its running backwards. It drastically improves the quality of cut on vinyl and significantly decreases the chances of the work piece breaking/shattering, especially in the cold. Just dont forget to turn the blade back around when you need to cut wood again... like i did lol
I do this when cutting a hole in plastics. Just mind the speed and pressure so you dont completely melt the plastic. Btw this method is great for 3d printed parts that you may have forgotten to put a hole in before printing.
I figured this out on accident a very long time ago when I was making a joke on my siding. I was using a drill and didn’t know I had it set wrong so I was doing my thing not paying attention at all. I had done this before and had same issue with siding being damaged but this time nope I saw what happen so I tried on a spare piece I had and bam magic
I have been a marble worker all my life, same problem if I had to cut dry, with an angle grinder, materials such as slate or marbles with a very fine grain, first an engraving by hand with a small chisel and then the actual cutting, obviously I am referring to straight cuts, I have always made the holes with special water-cooled tools, I didn't know that this solution also worked on wood, have a nice day!
Holy crap! I think the universe is speaking! I just made this mistake yesterday and didn’t think about it til this AM. As soon as I opened UA-cam, BAM! This vid was the first one! The universe answers!!!! Ima keep doing what I do!
You can do this with circular saw blades with small teeth for plywood by reversing them and you can coat both sides of the blade with soap while its spinning so you don't get burn marks and it flows smoothly for cutting siding and soffit panels. (Super Sider Remembers) 😎🤪
It just kills me, hhaa 😂, how so many heroes just like the force there tools to work harder, let the tool do the work, no need for flexing of muscles to make it look like your doing the work, haa haa😅 It's that easy, thankyou bro.
Same thing applies to flooring do you want a nice finished a Laurier want blistering take your blade and modified the other end to fit into your truck or six or what ever so that it cut up down
Old school wisdom still holds true 👍 today
It’s not really old school wisdom. You’re saying this because it’s an old guy demonstrating. If it was a teenager it’d make just as much sense. It’s just wisdom.
I've actually done this and I've also done it with drill bits that cut too aggressively and pull themselves into wood when I just need a counter sink. Good to see I'm not just crazy.
It isn't crazy if it works brother.
Im working on a project and i totally need this. Thank you!
Good reminder that in very soft materials, general abrasion is sufficient most the time.
We use to cut vinyl with a circular saw and a backwards plywood blade.
Came here to say that!
Still do! Nowadays, I use somebody else to do it while I go do something I like better. Like lunch!
A MATSUI BLADE IS EVEN LESS ABRASIVE. IT JUST MELTS THE VINYL.
@@user-hx3hj1tr2y what is a matsui blade?
The backwards blade also works great on metal roofing
Great advice. I used to install vinyl siding in aluminum siding. Another trick when you're cutting the vinyl or aluminum siding you reverse a paneling blade.
I just bought a hole saw today, and was going to use it on a commissioned work. You potentially saved me a lot of frustration thank you!
My dad taught me that trick. Old school carpenter tricks.
Great advice. I always did well using painters tape over the place you wanted the opening.
This trick can also be handy when drilling into drywall, especially when you are not entirely sure what is behind the wall/ceiling. I use this method when drilling for new recessed lighting
If you ever watch installers putting up vinyl siding, you'll notice they often have a chop-saw with the blade on backwards for the same reason.
Except usually when a hole saw is being used, the hole is going to be covered by a decorative plate anyway. Holes cut into siding are for cables that usually go to lights.
You didn't hear the part where he said
" The siding could break from being too cold." A cover wouldn't help if you destroyed the siding.
Electrician here, Conduit wont cover that mess. Been using this method for many, many years.....and since its outside no complaints about the mess on the floor.
Unless you had a hundred of these to do, there's no excuse for not wanting to refine your work.
It’s that time consuming for you to flip the switch from reverse to forward?
I love your tips! This is a great one and every siding company should teach it to their installers. Thank you!
I am about to drill a hole into the side of my house. This video should be helpful to my project.
I just subscribed because of you! Love your presentation.
Works on all soft material. Also dulls the blade if you go to fast
due to the heat?
Old car stereo hack. Used to do this all the time to mount tweeters in doors.
It is good to see Ridgid getting the love here. ALL of my battery powered tools are Home D Orange!
I was shown by an older carpenter to reverse the circ saw blade for cutting vinyl siding also to prevent rough edges.
GREAT tip. Thanks.
Great advice ! Remember this when drilling holes in tub surrounds. 👍
Even better drill same size pilot with regular bit and that way when you “break thru” you don’t accidentally gouge surface.
The hardy plank does just fine thanks
Great Tip
Works for more than siding, basically any materials subject to tearing. Metals plastics etc
If there is enough, space drill from the other side for a bit. This may well reduce break out when he holesaw exits the material. This tip is also valid for drills; especially for larger sized masonry drills.
Same tip for increasing the size of the drill bit you’re using to avoid tear out. If I went from 5mm to 6mm I run 6 mm in reverse into the 5mm hole until I’ve broken the surface. Then I change direction and drill thru the wood/ply/composite.
Yes cutting vinyl always use reverse on circular saw as well, remove the blade and indtall it backwards for smoother cuts
I'm soon going to install a Split Heat pump system. This is good to know
good idea ! thanks
Use this method almost every day! Melt through not too thru
I usually start with just the centering but without the hole saw until the center bit goes all the way in, I then put on the hole saw and I can run in reverse without dulling my center bit.
Great technique sir. Secret revealed.
You only need to run it in reverse for about 30 seconds. Once the face of the siding is cleanly cut. You can put the drill in forward and cut the rest of the way through.
Running a miter or skilsaw blade backwards works great on plastic lattice work and doesn't make half the mess (plastic sawdust).
I run my own HVAC company and I’ve done this for years. It works. Great information.
Heaters ate air conditioners, so the term HVAC is stupid. It's like saying, "cars and automobiles".
@@positivelynegative9149 What a brilliant mind! Give it a little applause!👏🏼
Workes well for thin metal and plastic also.
Another tip when working with vinyl siding: when cutting pieces with a miter saw flip the blade around so its running backwards. It drastically improves the quality of cut on vinyl and significantly decreases the chances of the work piece breaking/shattering, especially in the cold. Just dont forget to turn the blade back around when you need to cut wood again... like i did lol
❤❤ good men share that information with the Next Generation
I used to cut siding to length using a circular saw with the blade turned backwards.
Great tip!
Thank You!!!
When drilling through brick, go from inside with a small drill. Now follow from outside with a diamond core drill. Clean holes all the way through.
To cut... install blade in your circular saw BACKWARDS. Clean cut!
Nice trick, with age comes wisdom.
Thank you
I do this when cutting a hole in plastics. Just mind the speed and pressure so you dont completely melt the plastic.
Btw this method is great for 3d printed parts that you may have forgotten to put a hole in before printing.
In order to drill anything plastic or pvc even drywall. Use reverse on the drill.
Thanks!
Very clever.
Brilliant!
I figured this out on accident a very long time ago when I was making a joke on my siding. I was using a drill and didn’t know I had it set wrong so I was doing my thing not paying attention at all. I had done this before and had same issue with siding being damaged but this time nope I saw what happen so I tried on a spare piece I had and bam magic
Great! Thanks
Seen people running a skill saw like this without knowing
When cutting siding you run your skillsaw blade backwards too!
Spot on. Chap is correct.
turn your Miter blade backwards too. cuts like butter too.
Outstanding
tape works too
Amazing.
You are awesome
Or get them sharpened properly (which can be done) with a rake thats appropriate for siding
I Use a 1/4" bit first to drill through before using the hole saw so it doesn't grab and pull the hole saw in.
Even cleaner, take the holesaw off and start with just the pilot bit
Reverse n melt it. Learned that years ago😊
Yep been doing that for years.
How about swapping out the drill bit for a reverse drill bit 💪
What if you heat up the whole saw bit until you can just push it through?
Thats incredible
I have been a marble worker all my life, same problem if I had to cut dry, with an angle grinder, materials such as slate or marbles with a very fine grain, first an engraving by hand with a small chisel and then the actual cutting, obviously I am referring to straight cuts, I have always made the holes with special water-cooled tools, I didn't know that this solution also worked on wood, have a nice day!
Holy crap! I think the universe is speaking! I just made this mistake yesterday and didn’t think about it til this AM. As soon as I opened UA-cam, BAM! This vid was the first one! The universe answers!!!!
Ima keep doing what I do!
While this is a good tip, I don’t want plastic siding on my house!
Or use a Forester bit. More mess, but MUCH cleaner holes.
This hack assumes a thin finish veneer and the correct drill bit depth with a certain substrate thickness. Be aware.
Learned this from Tom Silva.
A pluto tv channel is needed to spread the advice.
ahh yes i was running the drill in reverse on purpose i swear!
This guy is CORRECT
Smart 👍
SAME IF YOU'RE CUTTING WITH A CHOP SAW. USE A METAL BLADE TURNED BACKWARDS
You can do this with circular saw blades with small teeth for plywood by reversing them and you can coat both sides of the blade with soap while its spinning so you don't get burn marks and it flows smoothly for cutting siding and soffit panels.
(Super Sider Remembers) 😎🤪
marine mechanics have been doing this for years and years
And then run to hardware store because I forgot to see if there was plumbing behind wall 😭
You can do this with drywall too
Plexiglass works same way. Burn through not cut
I just bought Shane drill and it works OK but I’m gonna take it back and get me a hammer drill cause he works for a lot of stuff but I love the brand
pic of finished cut?
You can man up and use tin snips. That or buy a split box
Or if you're drilling through wood just score the fist 1/8in and the cut will still look as good
Or! use a finer tooth saw, or less pressure. I get perfectly clean holes drilling forward, not sure what youre doing wrong 😆
Drill a pilot hole and run backwards till ya hit OSB or plywood
Same with the miter saw, flip the blade so it's backwards
It just kills me, hhaa 😂, how so many heroes just like the force there tools to work harder, let the tool do the work, no need for flexing of muscles to make it look like your doing the work, haa haa😅
It's that easy, thankyou bro.
And thats how you do it when making holes in plastic
good. news, you no longer need any lf this info as you can just use the pipe you are putting through to make the hole as its all paper
When did forward become a speed?
Does that work with tile?? I have a tile made hole saw bit, but was curious if running in reverse with tile would work?
This works
Same thing applies to flooring do you want a nice finished a Laurier want blistering take your blade and modified the other end to fit into your truck or six or what ever so that it cut up down
Or you could either sharpen or replace your dull hole saw.