How To Cut PERFECTLY CIRCULAR HOLES! (Hole Saw Bit/Circle Bit--Cut Circles in Wood, Drywall, PVC!)

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How To Cut PERFECTLY CIRCULAR HOLES! (Hole Saw Bit/Circle Bit--Cut Circles in Wood, Drywall, PVC!)
Most new DIYers think you need to use a jigsaw to cut a circle in a piece of wood. Really, all you need is a drill and the right bit. In this video, The Honest Carpenter shows you how to use hole saw bits to cut perfectly circular holes in wood, drywall and PVC!
Hole saw bits are deep-throated circular drill bits with a serrated saw edge. When chucked into a drill and pressed against a surface, these hole saw bits will cut their way through material by simply spinning under pressure.
Hole saw bits are often also known as "circle bits."
Hole saws consist of a saw cup, a mandrel, and a drill bit or pilot bit. The three pieces will mate together.
Hole saws come in a variety of sizes, and often come in kits ranging from 3/4" diameter bits, to 2-1/2" bits. Electricians will often even use 5" and 6" hole saws to cut out holes for recessed lights / can lights.
Hole saws are aggressive. Be sure to hold the drill with both hands when using hole saw bits, and hold the drill perfectly upright or perpendicular to the surface your cutting.
Start drilling with light pressure. But use a high speed when drilling wood.
Also, be sure to back the hole saw out frequently to clear saw dust from the saw tooth gullets WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT SPINNING. This will help the hole saw bit cut better.
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@adventuresofhammadasif7990 3 жыл бұрын

I wish i could become a carpenter. Working with hands is a blessed thing in life. Watching ing from Pakiatan (Asia)

@hotsauce721 Жыл бұрын

Practice practice practice

@IDoTheMost 3 жыл бұрын

This video has helped me to set up my dryer exhaust pipe properly. We recently purchased our first fixer upper home and I have been becoming more acquainted with my hands in the process. Videos like this really help people like myself, who have an idea of tools but not an extensive knowledge of the different kinds. I just wanted to say thank you for the help

@chrishernandez3473 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the consistently great content. I really appreciate the fact that you always include and empathize safety guidance.

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Chris! I'll always keep my first focus on safety. Thanks for watching!

@robertbamford8266 3 жыл бұрын

For larger hole saws, “torque your wrist” is an understatement. Send the drill flying!

@crapstirrer 3 жыл бұрын

Scary shit if you're using a corded drill

@grumblycurmudgeon 3 жыл бұрын

@@crapstirrer No... scary shit is when you have a 5-6" hole saw chucked up in a benchtop drill press, you have the piece clamped down with c-clamps, and the teeth bind so bad in the 3/4" plywood you're boring it makes the whole drillpress jump and buck. Actually tore one of the lag bolts mounting the press to the bench free. Almost lost my left middle finger that day.

@saltlifegull4091 2 жыл бұрын

What the heck would us woodworking girls do without you!! Subscriber from NW FL. Thank you.

@johnnycorn7225 2 жыл бұрын

It is astounding how aggressive KZfaq is about forcing advertisements down your throat I can't even watch a video today without three advertisements first

@penelopemaynard9016 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, I'm learning so much. Thank you kindly :)

@coldste Жыл бұрын

Finally found a video that’s explained what this bit was for, bought my first drill and drill bit set a while ago and I had no idea what this bit was used for until now

@duckyobrien Жыл бұрын

I am a hardware and carpentry noob so these videos help me a lot! Thank you!

@xnskull1277 Жыл бұрын

Im a woman, beginning to love wood working. watching and following the advice in this this video, i learned the trick. Then i applied the trick to my hairdryer , straightener project and viola! A perfect circle clean cut.

@douglasharley2440 3 жыл бұрын

as always, another great video for the beginner! if you are using a large holesaw through really hard and thick material (e.g., i was drilling plumbing holes through 1" hardwood decking in a truck) it can make things go faster if after you get started and the bit teeth are just beneath the surface you drill a couple smaller with a regular bit along the inner circumference. that way, the sawdust will just fall-through, and the teeth won't get all gummed-up.

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, good idea Douglas! I never thought of that. I’ll give it a shot 😄

@douglasharley2440 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter i got the idea off youtube, and it worked great for me. :) peace

@richardmwambanga2423 2 жыл бұрын

That's a smart move!!!

@drewsenthused6079 3 жыл бұрын

Fer sure, need a set of these, good to know about the quick swap pilot type.

@skippy1217 11 күн бұрын

Thanks! Your video helped me to fix my error and expect/prepare for the loosening issue.

@HB-pr2tq 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for articulating this very helpful info! : )

@johnkelley9877 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thanks for sharing this.

@ivanilves 3 жыл бұрын

Good content, free of BS. Awesome job!

@eveyda_realtor8253 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomely demonstrated

@kathycopple4821 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these tios on cutting circles! Very helpful!!!

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Kathy!

@stevekiss616 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, great video. I've found while working with smaller stock, using a drill press helps ensure the hole is perfectly vertical through the wood. Thanks. Keep them coming. Always good to be reminded that I really was as smart as I thought I was. :)

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got a perfect record, Steve 😆 Good call with the drill press. If you got one, they’re the perfect tool for hole saws.

@luislondono2072 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@lisacaputo2718 3 жыл бұрын

Great to know, just trying to learn to maintain my own houses. Finding yourself single with two houses is definitely expensive so doing all I can to handle what I can. Love your channel. Thanks for doing it. Lisa

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lisa! I appreciate you watching. Work safe! 🙂

@noorkhawaja Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks

@Jc10-S225 Жыл бұрын

To the point, good tips and information.

@grover9187 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I want to make a shelf and stand for my plants but I wasn't sure which tools I needed to make my holes. I was thinking I could maybe make smaller holes with my hand drill..but I want a consistent round predictable circle.

@domenicopentangelo4549 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the great video!

@davidd8435 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content, and posting where you can get the hole saw drill bits.

@1062ish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video.. Looking for best way to cut holes in wood for tea light candles 👍 subscribed.

@wolf9174 3 ай бұрын

That guy pretty smart , good job buddy,

@deanna777 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, DeAnna! 🙂

@firstfriday1257 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vedio

@tomasdelira7004 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Thank you

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thanks for watching Tomas!

@BobMuir100 3 жыл бұрын

Like that, thank you Bob England

@stephenschuit7880 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video that is helpful to me personally. I've seen photos of people putting tape down by the entry point of the drilling. I assume this helps prevent fraying of the wood surface. Can you help expand on this? Thanks.

@buffalotears1785 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR POSTING. 😳 I BOUGHT ONE AT A LOCAL HARDWARE STORE AND IT SKIPPED ALL OVER THE PLACE & SCARED UP MY WOOD. I NEED TO GET A BETTER CUTTER. THANK YOU !!! ☺👌✌🖖🖖🖖

@kristen9678 3 жыл бұрын

Would you please do a video showing what all the bits for a Dremel tool are used for? Thank you.

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll do my best Kristen! I’ve got to update my dremel kit first-mine is in shambles 😅

@MrEazyE357 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone knows. Lol

@suzannev.799 Жыл бұрын

OMG, that would be a great video. I have used maybe 2 of 20 bits. I'm sure incorrectly. Lol.

@kennyshepherd8311 3 жыл бұрын

Holey Moley, that’s a good tip!

@MrEazyE357 3 жыл бұрын

What is?

@MartynStubbsTBS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man beautifal

@rkfarmranch8214 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, which holesaw bit kids do you recommend? I could not find the links that you mentioned. Do the whole soffit come with the pilot bed for the middle of the hole? I hope you’re recovering well from your knee surgery.

@TigerCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

cool tip to flip the piece when the pilot bit exits the material cheers!

@MrLike2surf 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. How do you get the wood center that you drilled, out of the inside of the hole saw. I have one hole saw that has the wood stuck inside of it. So, now it cannot be used until I get the wood out of the hole saw. I guess I might use a Dremel tool to cut it out.

@naomiomg2339 3 жыл бұрын

This would be ideal for me, but I'd like to use the wee circles. How do I get around the centre bit creating a hole in the circle. I don't want the wee hole just a nice circle. Thank you

@jaym5118 Жыл бұрын

I need some of these bits so I can make my log reindeer that I was unable to make last year. 🦌

@leeh9420 3 жыл бұрын

Would a bit of anti-seize help keep the cheaper bits from locking on the threads?

@maximo5737 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your content. I learned a ton. question? How you do make a hole in a the middle center of a Cylinder-like wood object [picture a Hourglass like figure] , without having splitter wood on the inside.? .

@stacyqualls7359 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to use the "plug" to raise a coffee table, any suggestion on which cuts a more finished plug?

@cedr777 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I remember when I used one of these for the first time, I got the cut off cylinders stuck inside the hole saw. Couldn't for the love of me, get them out. It was a headache to remove esp. bec. I was a total noob at that time. 😂😂

@BobMuir100 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, it’s very to be a total anything!!!

@richmorin424 8 ай бұрын

If you don't mind having a pilot hole in the center, you can use a hole saw to fashion a small disc.

@starvingbuddha5966 Жыл бұрын

Great video. It might have been useful to discuss how to remove the wooden plug from the bit once it’s cut. I’ll bet many newbies don’t know how to do that.

@louisedawnauthor6590 9 ай бұрын

Can you use this to drill shallow (inset) circles? I don’t want the back of the wood to be perforated…

@KrazeeKraftZ 4 ай бұрын

I want to use the part the hole saw cuts out, so I need to keep it as straight as possible as I don't want to reduce the size by excessive sanding afterwards. Any hints on keeping it straight without a drill press??

@anthonycoppa9089 11 ай бұрын

I’m using a saw hole bit to cut one inch holes in PVC. Do you have any suggestion to easily get stuck PVC out of the hole bit? Thanks.

@arthendrickson4860 3 жыл бұрын

Starting at a slight angle helps sometimes.

@hc2cox 3 жыл бұрын

What about a bigger hole like a foot diameter on the roof eg. solar tunnel?

@jamiesbgrace Жыл бұрын

I need to make holes on top of a 4×4 when you don't go all the way through the wood what is the best tool to do that

@mexicanstylemodificationan8791 Жыл бұрын

I only have a 12v milwalkie fuel drill would that be enough?

@Tonisia22 3 жыл бұрын

What about cutting a hole large enough for 5 gallon bucket to fit into? Is a jigsaw the easiest route for someone with minimal tools?

@keithwinter8879 3 жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for a hole cutting saw set with a quick release chuck? I need it to have a one six inch Hole saw in the set. Thank you and I like the videos Keith

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Keith, I wish I had a good answer for this, but I just haven't found a good set with a 6" quick release! My Bosch set runs up to 2-1/4" I think (pretty common lockset diameter). I'll keep my eye out for larger diameter quick release bits, and see if I can work something into the show. Thanks for watching!

@shawnmac3304 2 жыл бұрын

What size would you use for your average dryer vent??

@EldenTriLee 10 ай бұрын

How do you cut out a large square/rectangle, like 12x8?

@tooolboxx 3 жыл бұрын

Next video tip: how to remove the plug from the hole saw when you are done.

@ilovecomputers 2 жыл бұрын

You saved me from having to buy a jigsaw and use my existing power drill :D

@celethiapenn8433 10 ай бұрын

Is there a hole saw that can be used with a 12v drill?

@Waters.. 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do this on the edge of a piece of wood to create a half circle?

@xDRZLx 3 жыл бұрын

watching all these videos makes me want to go out and spend hundreds on tools and materials and go all out... then I fall asleep

@LinhHa-jf3tm 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten lots of tools at flea markets and yard sales. They work fine and are a fraction of new tools.

@wesingtogether Жыл бұрын

would any of you show how to remove the plug from the bit???? without removing the bit from the drill??? as in make multiple holes one after another

@nataliacastanon4314 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to do this without going all the way through I want to make a perfect whole like this, but like halfway through a piece of wood, not all the way through

@reagan232 2 жыл бұрын

I’m about to do this in my ceiling. The problem is we have plywood then Sheetrock. I’ve used these prior on my own house and seems the hole saws burn out after not that much use. Get a couple of holes and tends to hardly cut. Do you know of a better tool because I have 53 holes to make and each is going through Sheetrock and 3/4 plywood in the ceiling to put recess lights through the house. I really don’t want to be purchasing 20 of these to get through the job.

@reagan232 2 жыл бұрын

I will be cutting 4 inch holes

@carpii 2 жыл бұрын

I need to cut some plug holes in the back of a bookcase, but the back is just 4mm oak veneer. Would you still use a hole saw for this, given that it will be difficult to drill halfway through and then finish the other side? Other problem is I cant remove the backing onto a workbench, so I will have to drill it vertically, in situ. My idea at the moment is to duct tape a piece of scrap to the rear, and use a hole saw to drill right through in one go. Do you think this would work ok? Thanks

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, back it up with scrap and drill through both at once, carpii! Drill from the side that you want to look nice-if there’s blowout, it’ll be on the backside.

@carpii 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter Thanks for the quick reply, I'll try that. Thankyou too for your channel, and being an awesome source of help :-)

@Metqa Жыл бұрын

Okay, so I thought I was doing something wrong because frequently my hole saw cup will loosen itself and come off despite me having tightly tightened it prior to use. So it is the style of my mandrel , not my failure at righty-tighy-lefty-loosey . 😆

@helenrejnova8060 11 ай бұрын

I was think my drill spin everywhere but I no want that hole in middle what i can do. 😢

@Robert-zx2df 4 ай бұрын

Router is cleaner , only need one and won't mess up your wrist

@chenchen2895 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@KirkFields 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@LifeAsDane Жыл бұрын

The answer I expected but didnt want 😜 Buying a large bit for a single hole is just not economical for the cost of an 8" bit. Jigsaw and caulk for the imperfections it is

@Pete.Ty1 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@GNU_Linux_for_good 3 жыл бұрын

03:22 How to detach the off cut piece that's stuck in the drill bit? Thanks.

@crapstirrer 3 жыл бұрын

If you can't lever it out with a small screwdriver, unscrew the cup and drive a long screw (longer than the cup itself) through the wooden plug. Keep going and it will hit the back of the cup, pushing the plug out.

@GNU_Linux_for_good 3 жыл бұрын

@@crapstirrer I see. Thanks.

@julieking704 2 жыл бұрын

@@crapstirrer I tried this and my screw went right through the back of the Hole saw. Would love other suggestions!!

@frankripley5188 Жыл бұрын

Drill a small hole in the saw cut for the sawdust to fall through so it doesn't load up the saw.

@jum5238 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video that helps with my problem? You see, I used a larger hole saw, and I want a smaller hole. There has to be a trick to that. :-)

@pettere8429 3 жыл бұрын

You do realize that how to undo that kind of blunder will be highly dependent on what you made too large a hole in?

@suzannev.799 Жыл бұрын

FYI, some links are out of stock. Thought you might want to update so you get the well earned affiliate payout.

@TheHonestCarpenter Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Suzanne! I’ll try to get them updated soon 🙂

@suzannev.799 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter OMG, I feel like a celebrity acknowledged me. Haha. I didn't expect a reply. I'm a new subscriber and appreciate your content. Cheers!

@JackKirbyFan 3 жыл бұрын

Great video but you forgot to mention one thing - getting that hard piece of circular wood easily out of the hole saw itself.

@QuantumMechanic_88 3 жыл бұрын

Wire coat hanger and WD -40 if you actually need it .

@mistervacation23 Жыл бұрын

Beaver starts playing with his father's unplugged drill. When Larry comes over, he tries to goad Beaver into plugging it in to drill real holes. Knowing he isn't supposed to play with his father's tools, Beaver refuses. But Beaver doesn't stop Larry from doing it, with Beaver even holding the piece of wood Larry is going to drill into up against the garage wall. When the resulting drill holes result in holes in the garage wall as well, Beaver knows he's going to get into trouble when his father sees what happened. Indeed, Ward feels that the incident is more Beaver's fault than Larry's fault since Beaver knew directly from Ward previously that he was not to play with his tools. Angry that he is being punished for what he believes is not his fault, Beaver not only tells his father that he is going to run away, but defiantly (at first) walks out of the house in front of his father. But when Ward lets him go, Beaver seems confused but leaves anyway. The battle of wills is now not only between Ward and Beaver, but also between Ward and June who doesn't care about anything except the welfare of her son, even after they find out that Beaver is fine and over at the Mondello's. Wally is the one who provides the voice of reason, or at least the voice of what it feels like to be a child pushed into a corner.

@flychee8932 2 жыл бұрын

2m24, 2m57 triggar sayf t; sutchazatt 3m03 (thanks for a really great video though)

@QuantumMechanic_88 3 жыл бұрын

No political comments from me ... this time . Great video with necessary info. & Thanks . Please give Ross a slap on the back and a cold beer .

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Quantum! He’s down in Florida, but I’ll say hi for you when he gets back 👍

@QuantumMechanic_88 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter THX

@dalebabbitt6185 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend hole saws for dryer vent applications?

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Defiantly for the drywall cutout, Dale. They zip through drywall. If you’re taking the hole down through flooring, it may take a while. But they cut so clean it’s hard to argue for another tool in that application. You’ll definitely want a corded drill to turn it there.

@dalebabbitt6185 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter I have skim coat plaster on blue board but I'm guessing that is fine as well. Then I need to go through the exterior plywood sheathing then through the cedar clapboards. Thank you for reminding me to attack from the outside after the pilot breaks through. This will keep the edge clean on the cedar clapboards. You have good videos. Thank you!!!

@mickwinters8484 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that cobber, helped me a lot, just one thing do you sharpen them or just buy a new set🤔 mine smoke like a son of bitch🤨

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Just knock the dust out of the teeth halfway through a cut, Mick! It’s mostly dust buildup that causes smoking.

@mickwinters8484 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter Thanks heaps mate love ya vids👍

@connerenglish2820 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, no shit… how do you make it bigger than that

@technofeeliak Жыл бұрын

By accident and on purpose.

@davidfesta3061 4 ай бұрын

Perfect.. Lol... Those aren't even close to a perfect hole. It's rough hole where an accurate diameter isn't needed...

@messamurai2658 Жыл бұрын

THIS DOESN'T HELP NOR ANSWER MY PROJECT QUESTION.👎

@naomiomg2339 3 жыл бұрын

This would be ideal for me, but I'd like to use the wee circles. How do I get around the centre bit creating a hole in the circle. I don't want the wee hole just a nice circle. Thank you