Hole Saw Tricks That Might Save the Day!
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2022
- Hole saws rely heavily on their pilot bit or centering pin to keep the cutter steady while cutting. But what if your pilot bit breaks or you have nothing to keep the centering pin in place? Here's a few ways I've come up with to solve these problems and use hole cutters where some thought it wasn't possible!
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Can I add a tip ? If cutting a hole in thicker material, sometimes the chips fill the cut line preventing the hole saw from efficient cutting. If you can drill a hole in the "scrap" side of your hole on the cut circle (it must touch the cut line) it will provide an exhaust for the chips to fall out greatly increasing cutting efficiency, and saving wear and tear on your saw.
That’s an incredible tip! Thank you Skip. 🙏 I will certainly be trying it. You can feel when the cut slows and I generally lift for a second and blow out the debris and then start again. Good as new! I’m so excited to give this one a shot! Cheers!
@@GarageFab been doing this for years, it really helps
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Thanks Skip
Really useful, thank you. Les in UK
Ok, the guide idea, has changed my life, seriously amazing.
Happy to be of service, Dale! Thank you my friend.
This is one the rare videos on UA-cam that has: solid content and quality editing. Thank you for the great ideas and getting right to the point.
Thank you my friend! I’m still learning and I have to fight myself to remove a lot of nonsense. But the end product seems to be improving as a result. See you soon!
It’s not just the tricks, it’s how well they’re explained and filmed. The best!
Thank you JP! Good to see you again.
You can't help but trust the speaker especially since he's Chuck Norris.
Ahhhh, the simple things that we don't think about, but when others show us, we are stuck in the "duh" moment. Awesome video!!! A few of my problems have been solved with ur hacks here!!! Thanks!!!! 👍👍👍
Thank you my man! Hope it helps you as much as it’s helped me. Cheers!
That trick to do overlapping and edge holes has completely changed the game for me, days of endlessly being on the die grinder or starting again are over now
You and I both Michael! I am constantly drilling overlapping holes. Possibly just because I know I can. It doesn’t eliminate the die grinder completely unfortunately since you often have to smooth out the peaks between the holes but it makes it way faster.
If you haven’t already seen my video with the Shrinker/Stretcher build, go check it out. There’s a tip in there about putting the carbide bit from your die grinder into a router with the same size chuck. It makes cleaning up edges of holes really easy and looks like machine work.
Cheers my friend! 👊
Give this man the Nobel Prize. Great video man. Keep these coming. Sooo nice to have you back on the Tube.
Feels really good Nick! I’ve got a bit of a schedule that I think might be sustainable. Time will tell.
Thank you, Brother!
You sir.. need your own TV show!
I appreciate that, Gordon! I’m not sure it would be as much fun with a producer dictating what goes into the show. Maybe one day though! I wouldn’t say no.
Thanks for showing tips and tricks for common tasks. Especially providing more than one way to complete common tasks.
My pleasure Jason! Cheers my man.
Kandy of the Man; Thank you for telling the hole story and not just about a hole. wh
Haha! Thank you William!
I wish I could be like my brother and claim I already knew this in an effort to seem smart… but instead, I’ll settle for second hand smarts! Great idea, and I’ll definitely be doing this! If it works out well, I’ll sing your praises, but if it fails to perform… then, I’ll politely ask that you step on a Lego! Lol!
Hahaha! Lemme give you a life tip, Jeremy. Then I’ll go back to fab tips. Admitting you don’t know things and then learning will get you much further than those that claim to know it all. I don’t own any Legos, but I’m confident I won’t need one. Cheers!
Breaking bits gets old quick and cost of that is thru the roof! This video was great as well thank you!
Thank you Lue! Now imagine buying them and then breaking them on purpose for a video. 🤦🏻♂️ Thank you for the kind words my friend. 🙏
Been using that technique for years…. Great video.
Thank you my friend! 🙏
I used a guide for cutting a hole in wood (cut the hole too small). Wood is soft, so it wasn’t as smooth and, therefore not as pretty, but it was mostly hidden and can’t really tell. Now the bit about NOT using the bit but a simple rod instead… that’s a keeper! I
These are extremely helpful for a beginner like myself.
Jason
Happy to be of service, Jason! Hope you get some use out of it soon. 👊
Excellent quality. Please show more of this. I will be making the hole jig you just showed. Awesome.
Thank you my friend!
Badass tips and hacks. This will definitely help when it comes time to build a custom gauge instrument for my engine break -in stand
Excellent. Hope to see you when you’re done!
Such a great way to start my morning. Great tip. Many years ago a co-worker saved my bacon by sharing this trick with me after I punched a too-small hole in a very expensive signal control box and I was struggling to re-drill it with the next size bit. It was a cluster - lol. He had a similar tool but made of an old tattered slab of wood. Yours is so much cooler - lol.
So glad to see you posting more frequently. I can't imagine the amount of work that goes into one of your videos. Just know that a lot of us viewers really look forward to your entertaining and educational videos.
So very much appreciated Tee Jay. 🙏 And it’s good to see you again. Viewers like you keep me motivated and wanting to continue.
Something tells me that old tattered piece of wood was far cooler at time considering the predicament.
See you soon my friend.
wayment ... what kind of tattered wood did you use ... IDAHO ... ?
Most of these tricks I've used for years. Often, I'll just use a piece of plywood for my pilotless guide. The drill rod, though, is brilliant. I'll be making some of those, and probably taper the end some to add some more convenience.
I love your work. Keep the videos coming!
Yep, that drill rod idea is something I'm honestly ashamed I hadn't thought of decades ago. I have taken to pre-drilling my pilot holes, but I am definitely going to turn some pilot rods on the lathe.
Thank you, Dan! That simple taper would be fantastic. Saving seconds adds up quickly when there’s a lot of work to do.
Just discovered this channel from searching up and choosing to watch the 8.8 diff cover watts link video. I have since watched several other videos and I am impressed with the quality entertainment, quality information, and quality editing! I'm going to keep watching more videos and can't wait for more content already! Keep it up, man!
Thank you Jason! I’m excited to have you along for this crazy ride. I’ll see you soon! (Hopefully tomorrow morning but there’s a lot of work left and it’s getting late. 😬)
Thanks for the reminder to make a jig /guide!😂
My pleasure! Don’t forget this time.
THANKS for these ideas and the product links; I’ve added them to my Amazon Wish List. Tim in northern TN
My pleasure, Tim! Best of luck.
Both of these ideas have worked for. me over the years. I really need to make an O.D guide tool for every size of cutter like that. It would be easier than sorting for the right one only to remember none has been made for that size yet.
Haha! So true. That’s actually what my guides look like for my bimetal drum hole saws. I don’t have a full “set” so I just make a guide when I buy a new one. No labels or nothin!
Great video! I've been losing sleep trying to figure out how to drill a hole in my lower control arms to move the ball joints in a half inch. Thanks!
Yes! That’ll do. Sleep well!
The guide is brilliant. Thanks.
Thank you, Chris! Hope you find it useful.
Thank you so much for your videos. Im more into the 4x4 scene but all the fab work still applies. I have learned alot and i appreciate the humor.
I'm 100% going to make myself a guide plate now
Yes! Lemme know how it works for you.
Great idea, I have used it to cut the c notch on the frame
Yes!! Thank you my friend. 🙏
Great tips! Thanks. I've broken quire a few pilot bits. This is fabrication gold.
Very much appreciated, Gregory! They’ve definitely saved my butt a few times.
These comments are spot on. I had wondered if it would work or just climb out and tear teeth. I do already use a hardened pin now. After breaking the first drill bit so easily. More tips please😁
More on the way, Paul! See you soon. 👊
What a timely video. I was searching for carbide hole saws and annular cutters because of your earlier videos. Good stuff.
Thank you, Jeff! Check out the links in the video description of you’re still shopping. The Hougen RotoCut cutters are pricey but worth every penny’
Excellent as usual, more please ✅
Thank you Megan! Working on one this very moment. Hoping to release at 6 AM Pacific time. If you don’t see it you know I failed. 😬
I just discovered your channel and I have to say I'm addicted, great tips and great build ideas. This just made my top 5 favorite channels list and as a DYI'er and car build enthusiast you have a wealth of great ideas and tips.
You know how to boost someone’s ego! I hope it’s a good addiction. As a new UA-camr, that’s exciting to be placed on someone’s favorites list. Would you be willing to share your other favorites? (a shameless probe for more warm fuzzies)
Best of luck on your projects! Have a productive weekend. Cheers!
Great idea the precut template👍
Thank you, Tony! 🙏
Headed to the garage to build a guide…Awesome bit of info there sir 🔥
Thank you, Brother! You missing UA-cam yet? After seeing the progress on your truck I’d guess the answer to that is “Nope!”
@@GarageFab Definitely enjoying this truck build. I’ve had some ideas for videos. It could happen 😁
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YOU !
My pleasure! 🙌
Those anular hole saws are pretty nice. So my favorite hole saw tip i learned from you isnt even in this video. Using a hole saw to remove the weld inside a square tube. Appreciate ya
Thank you Michael! They’re called Hougen RotaCut Hole Cutters. They’re kinda pricey but worth every penny. Here’s a pair of associate links to the two specific sets I own if you’re interested.
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Another excellent video. Genius ideas, thanks.
Thank you again my man!
Fantastic ideas. Keep them coming
Very much appreciated, David!
Im about to build a bagged s10 chassis for my 54 chevy 3100..this chanel is great and super informative!! Awesome content and very easy to watch/listen keep up the good content!!👊😎 Thanks for sharing
Yes! Can’t wait to see where you take the Chevy. Thanks for watching, Jesse! I’ll see you in the next one. 🙌
Awesome video with incredible practical and useful tips Thank YOU! 👍👍😎👍👍
Thank you my friend! Hope they help in the future.
Great video. Keep them coming. Love this channel!
Thank you, Jarret! Definitely more to come. 🙌
Brilliant, thank you for this.
My pleasure Rob! Thank you. 🙏
Evil Genius!
A slightly witty angel perhaps.
Genius!!!
Thank you my friend! 🙏
The simplicity of this solution is phenomenal. I have run into this problem and I legit 🤦🏼♂️ at how simply it is overcome by this tip. Thanks for the tip and awesome content 💪🏼💪🏼
Thank you, Philip! Hope it helps you in the future as much as it has helped me. Cheers!
Brilliant.
Thank you, Kenn!
Great tips, well done
Thank you, my friend. 🙏
Thanks again.
My pleasure my friend.
Yeah great tip - love these sorts of videos! 🤘
Thank you Sean! More to come.
Nice video!👍
Thank you, my friend! 🙏
Good job
Thank you my friend! 🙏
Love videos like this.
Thanks, Brother! I’ll keep making ‘em! 🙌
I always find value you in you Mankandie, OH you meant the video, yeah that too..........
Awww. Thank you Whizzy Poo. ☺️
Very nice work ,great video ,thanks for sharing
My pleasure, John. Thank you for spending your entire evening on my videos! Your tube is appreciated. 🍻
Great Tips!
Thank you, Axel! 🙏
Can these bits be sharpened as they dull? Love your videos. Glad you’re back!
This answer won’t help much I’m afraid… But yes, they can be sharpened. But I don’t know where yet.
I first heard of Hougen when I was building utility trucks. The company I worked for brought the bits to a local place (in Vegas) to be sharpened. I’ve been meaning to give them a call and see if they still use that sharpening company.
I haven’t needed to sharpen them since I’ve had them. (At least 3 years) I have broken two though. They’re very brittle and don’t like being dropped.
Another trick that works for the barrel style hole saws is you can put the smaller saw in the bigger one on the same arbor if the smaller one was used first. It will act as the pilot bit and center the bigger saw.
I’ve heard that and can’t fathom how it would work. (I don’t think any of the threads on my barrel saw arbors are long enough) Absolutely brilliant though. I’d like to do a video on that just to see it in action.
Great tips thanks! I'm definitely making that hole saw jig and getting a set if those bits
The Hougen Rotacut bits are pricey, but they just might be the greatest purchase I’ve ever made. Thank you, Frank!
@@GarageFab I'm definitely looking into a set I've bought some many home depot kits over many many years they I tend to burn up haha
Great information. Thank you.
Thank you, Pat!
Thanks for the videos 😊
My pleasure, Tim!
Hero status
Thank you my friend. 🙏
Absolute value my friend 👍
Thank you, Brother! 🙌
@@GarageFab So will we be seing more of your bedroom in the future?
Haha! Do you want to see my bedroom?
I considered making a couple slatted benches for my master bath to go with my new tub. Other than that, I don’t have much home fabrication planned! 🤷♂️
@@GarageFab Slatted, Sauna style, a yes.
Good to know. You can expect that one in a couple months.
I've used a chunk of plywood before to center a holesaw over a hole that was too small. Worked in a pinch
If it works, it’s gold!
👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 awesome techniques very helpful. Thanks
My pleasure Brother! 🙌
I'm a new Subscriber to your channel, so I don't know if this has been addressed in a previous video - One VERY important thing (in my opinion / experiences) is the SFPM of any cutting tool. Over the years, I've watched so many seasoned mechanics take (for example) a 1/2" diameter drill bit and attempt to place a hole in the frame of a truck, while installing aftermarket components.
Your typical air drill only runs at about 700 rpm (free speed) - but you cannot run larger diameter drill bits at full speed when attempting to drill a hole through a truck frame. The drill bit quickly overheats and I would imagine it then work-hardens the spot your drilling in, causing you to struggle even more, regardless of how much spray oil you shoot at it.
General rule-of-thumb is that:
Speed equals 80 surface feet per minute in 100 Brinell hardness material and the speed should be reduced 10 surface feet per minute for each additional 50 points Brinell hardness. Brinell hardness of medium-carbon steel is approximately 200 MPa. So, that'd be 60 SFPM - right?
R.P.M. = (3.8197 / Drill Diameter) x S.F.M.
3.8197 / 0.5 x 60 = 458 RPM
Now, let's say you're using a 3/4" hole saw to cut through 1/4" steel plate - - 3.1897 / 0.75 x 60 = 256 RPM
Anyway - You can see that as cutting tool diameter INCREASES, the rpm that you run it at needs to DECREASE. But then again - I have no idea what awesome hole tools Garage Fab is using in these videos, as they look more like a fancy end-mill?
That was far too advanced for my brain to process at the moment. 🤯 However amazingly I have noticed how much better a large hole saw cuts at a slow speed. I’m also no stranger to work hardening while drilling. I will review all that information probably several times until I finally understand it. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Oh! They’re called Hougen RotaCut Hole Cutters. They’re kinda pricey but worth every penny. Here’s a pair of associate links to the two specific sets I own…
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love your scientology mathematical explanation for this ... I once had a discussion with a machinist about cutting speed feed rate cutting tool size ... this can be like the Mandela Effect
YeahMan … great tips, delivered well. Your easy to listen too with a great voice. Do voice overs $$$$
Love your channel … ❤ I’m a continuing subscriber ….
Thank you my man!! That’s very much appreciated I took a four day voice over course a few years back. They said I needed a lot of work.
I couldn’t afford “a lot of work” 😂
Happy to have you, Brother! See you soon. 👊
Thanks for posting the links to the Hougen hole cutters. Been looking for some that are better than the Bi-metal hole saws. I have a couple hole saw kits from great makers, but those Hougen are much more serious. Love the videos. Friend recommended you for the fab skills and I agree, you are motivating. I’ve got several projects in the works and they all need some fab work. I love fabing custom parts for my trucks as you know they will be one -offs at the next car show!
Yes! There is nothing more rewarding than creating something with your own hands. I think you’ll be thrilled with the Hougen cutters. They’re pretty spendy but likely one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.
Glad to have you my friend! See you in the next one!
love this!
Thank you!
I can't wait to try this. Also very excited your back! Excellent content!
Thank you my friend! Feels really good to be back.
Nice trick. Like it 👍
Thank you my friend!
Brilliant!!
Thank you Matt!
Thanks!
My pleasure!
wow what a tip! Why i didn't thought about it? Next video should be how to keep your garage clean from oily saw and drill bits.🤣 Still have not found solution for it except heavy labor.
Um. Nope! Can’t help you out there. Child labor? 😬
@@GarageFab oh yea! Waiting for kids to grow to offload grass, bushes and garage cleaning. 🤙🏻 That's a tip worth a separate video.
I’ve been wondering what kind of bits these were since I started watching your videos! I just ordered both sets! Great tip on the outer guide too! I already had the pin truck down but a great share! Thanks for the content! Keep up the great work!
Nice! Lemme know what you think of them, Jon! They changed my life. Thank you my friend.
good info.
Thank you, Bill!
very nice tool
Thank you, Leonardo! 🙏
Awesome video! Thanks for all the tuos nd tricks.
Hey Carl! Thank you. Hope you find them as useful as I do.
AAron I uses roto bit type cutters at my job (they look like end mills that are hollow ) we use Pink liquid hand soap to cut holes there is no smoke the theory is that oil make the cutter slip were the soap just keeps the bit cool and it cuts properly with no slipping .one positive thing about the soap is i just wash the parts and the tools in hot water when i am done.
That’s fascinating. And you’ve got my thinker going. There are cutting lube sticks. I wonder if it’s soap. If it is, my sister makes soap, so we could potentially make and sell them. 🤔
Thank you, Pete! Good info.
As always great video. Have used most of those tips myself for years.
Thank you Scott! 🙏
Nice to see you back Great Video once again ,the hole cutters you were using look quality do they have a name ? Keep the quality coming you have been a big misssssssss .All the Best Neil from the Sunny UK LOL not !! .
Good to see you again, Neil!
Scroll down the description below the video and you’ll find a pair of links for the specific kits I have. Or just search for Hougen RotaCut hole cutters. They’re pretty pricey but worth every bit.
..................great ideas,,,,,,,
Thank you, Joseph!
Very, very good, molto molto buono, thank you from Italy.
Great ideas. I don’t use holesaws a lot either but I’ll be making a clamp on guideplate now! Thanks!
Thank you, John! Lemme know how it goes. Cheers!
Simple straight forward solutions, I have broken many pilot bits in the past. Great time savers! Thanks! BTW where can we see more of your truck?
Thank you my friend!
Which truck are we talking about? My Wife’s truck is currently under construction and there will be many videos to come. My truck currently only exists in the form of a digital rendering. The actual truck unfortunately was destroyed several years back in a hit-and-run and now is in pieces in my back yard. I’ve got HUGE plans for its return sometime next year. Until then, feel free to hit me up on Instagram @GarageFab and I’d be happy to shoot you more images of the old truck as well as the renderings for the new version. 🙌
@@GarageFab I was referring to the black truck on your YT
Home page. Oh say it isn’t so! So Sad 😪 Maybe a photo show of the the former
truck I am sure others would also appreciate seeing more. I will definitely look forward to the new truck build. Thanks for your time!
Well your in luck with that slide show, but unfortunately it’ll be a little while still. I’m so excited to announce the new project that I’ve already written the script. In that video will be a short slide show talking about the original build which included widening the entire truck 4 inches and installing a TPI V8. But since the V8 swap has already been done, so the new version will have two V8s and all wheel drive. 😉
That's a great set of tips for a problem that can pop up during a project. Had to do the same thing building speaker boxes. Easier to make a jig and not need the pilot bit.
Thank you, Brother! I can only imagine the size of the hole saws for speaker boxes! 😂
@Garage Fab I have an enclosure with 10 12s in a 4th order bandpass. Routers are key for builds like that but a lot of the information in this video translates. I have the system in my 86 nissan hardbody.
I’m assuming it’s an extra cab. 😳
@Garage Fab yes, but I have a walk threw cut out and a camper shell, old school type deal.
great idea thx 👍👍
My pleasure. Thank you!
This one slipped thru the cracks but I usually use a bit of wood as backing and then only the pilot bit takes away portions of the wood.
I’m intrigued, Zach! But I’m having a hard time picturing. If you’ve got time I’d love some explanation.
@@GarageFab in the sake of a thin piece of metal like you demonstrated on you could use a bit of wood like a 2x4 and clamp it to the wood make your first cut leaving most the wood and still cutting the metal. This still leaves a ridged support that also allows the next hole to be drilled for a pill shape. I doubt this would work on a more complex project but simple holes are easy. I hope that makes some sense.
Ah! Yes. It does now thank you. Quite brilliant. 👏 Thank you my man!
Great tips. I have welded deep well sockets to the barrel hole saws to use as a pilot guide in shock mount holes for drilling hydraulic cylinders holes.
That’s brilliant! I might have to steal that idea. I wonder if you could weld a 3/8 Square drive extension to a hole saws arbor so that you could swap the pilot socket sizes.
@@GarageFab dang.. next level!
@@GarageFab ... where's my 10 MM ... ?
Damn thats excellent tips. I’m going to do that
Let me know how it works out for you!
Loved this, never done it with metal but had done it with wood before a few times. Don't know why it didn't dawn on me for metal, duh
Whatever works, Joe! The only reason I chose metal was because I use it a LOT!
Fairdinkum Mate!! .....UNFKNBLVBL!!! ...you have a new subscriber from your friends Down Under !! - Thanks for the ROCKING video/tips !!
Thrilled to have you my man! See you in the next. 👊
Awesome
Thank you, Patrick! 🙏
Thanks man!! Subscribed and liked. Can't tell you the number of hole saw bits I've bent or broken. The pre-drill then use 1/4" drill rod will help out greatly., bro. Also, your tip about using a template guide to drill hoe with no center hole is money.
rocket
Thank you Brother! Happy to help and thrilled to have you. See you in the next!
Holy Guacamole...... You amaze me every freaking time I watch your show. Hopefully you can answer .....what is a good brand whole bit to buy?
Thank you, Bill!
The bits I use are called Hougen RotaCut Hole Cutters. They’re kinda pricey but worth every penny. Here’s a pair of associate links to the two specific sets I own…
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Great cat jump..
Brazil
Thank you! 🙏
Amazing :)
Thank you my friend!
Alternatively, make just one 1/4" Hole in a small Plate, and clamp that on the back, to locate the Pilot Drill/Pin.
One-size-fits-all Hole-Saws, no need for several holes.
I dislike good ideas when they’re not my own. 😐
That’s really quite brilliant and I’m frustrated that didn’t cross my mind.
Thank you, John!
@@GarageFab
No problem.
Only scenario it wouldn't work for is if the Hole Centre is right on (or very close to) the edge of the Workpiece.
You'd need to Grind a little metal away for the Pilot to clear, but other than that it's pretty universal I think.
One week ago to the day I broke 3 bits doing that. Never again, thanks for that one.
Haha!! Sorry for not posting the video sooner. Thank you, Matthew. 🙏
We manufacture these for railways 👌👍😎
Really?! What are they used for?
@@GarageFab whenever bolted rail is required, rail yards, bridge spans, junctions or "frogs"
Anywhere that continuous welded rail isn't or cannot be used.