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.

This is one the rare videos on KZfaq that has: solid content and quality editing. Thank you for the great ideas and getting right to the point.

It’s not just the tricks, it’s how well they’re explained and filmed. The best!

Ok, the guide idea, has changed my life, seriously amazing.

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!!!! 👍👍👍

Give this man the Nobel Prize. Great video man. Keep these coming. Sooo nice to have you back on the Tube.

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 sir.. need your own TV show!

These are extremely helpful for a beginner like myself. Jason

Breaking bits gets old quick and cost of that is thru the roof! This video was great as well thank you!

Kandy of the Man; Thank you for telling the hole story and not just about a hole. wh

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

Excellent quality. Please show more of this. I will be making the hole jig you just showed. Awesome.

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.

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!

Badass tips and hacks. This will definitely help when it comes time to build a custom gauge instrument for my engine break -in stand

I'm 100% going to make myself a guide plate now

Been using that technique for years…. Great video.

Thanks for the reminder to make a jig /guide!😂

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

Excellent as usual, more please ✅

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 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.

What a timely video. I was searching for carbide hole saws and annular cutters because of your earlier videos. Good stuff.

The guide is brilliant. Thanks.

Great idea, I have used it to cut the c notch on the frame

Fantastic ideas. Keep them coming

Great tips! Thanks. I've broken quire a few pilot bits. This is fabrication gold.

Can these bits be sharpened as they dull? Love your videos. Glad you’re back!

Great video. Keep them coming. Love this channel!

Another excellent video. Genius ideas, thanks.

THANKS for these ideas and the product links; I’ve added them to my Amazon Wish List. Tim in northern TN

Great idea the precut template👍

Awesome video with incredible practical and useful tips Thank YOU! 👍👍😎👍👍

Hero status

Evil Genius!

I always find value you in you Mankandie, OH you meant the video, yeah that too..........

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.

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

Yeah great tip - love these sorts of videos! 🤘

Love videos like this.

THANK YOU !

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.

Thanks for showing tips and tricks for common tasks. Especially providing more than one way to complete common tasks.

Genius!!!

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 ….

Headed to the garage to build a guide…Awesome bit of info there sir 🔥

Very nice work ,great video ,thanks for sharing

Brilliant, thank you for this.

I've used a chunk of plywood before to center a holesaw over a hole that was too small. Worked in a pinch

Nice video!👍

Good job

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 !! .

Great tips, well done

Brilliant.

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 awesome techniques very helpful. Thanks

Great Tips!

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.

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 💪🏼💪🏼

Nice trick. Like it 👍

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?

Absolute value my friend 👍

very nice tool

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.

Thanks again.

Thanks for the videos 😊

Great information. Thank you.

Brilliant!!

I can't wait to try this. Also very excited your back! Excellent content!

Awesome video! Thanks for all the tuos nd tricks.

..................great ideas,,,,,,,

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😁

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

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!

As always great video. Have used most of those tips myself for years.

good info.

love this!

Thanks!

great idea thx 👍👍

Great ideas. I don’t use holesaws a lot either but I’ll be making a clamp on guideplate now! Thanks!

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!

Great tips thanks! I'm definitely making that hole saw jig and getting a set if those bits

Damn thats excellent tips. I’m going to do that

Very, very good, molto molto buono, thank you from Italy.

Fairdinkum Mate!! .....UNFKNBLVBL!!! ...you have a new subscriber from your friends Down Under !! - Thanks for the ROCKING video/tips !!

Awesome

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?

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.

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.

Amazing :)

Good tips, also (yeah I'm adding to list) if your using the style that has changeable cutters on a yoke (maybe that's what it's called) and wish to go up a size thread a second cutter on after the larger size to act as the piglet, ok pilot, you catch my drift

One week ago to the day I broke 3 bits doing that. Never again, thanks for that one.

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.

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?

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

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