Stone Tools Hole Saw

Make sure your material is secure, control the speed, and use steady pressure. Before you begin, make sure the hole saw is attached to a HomElectrical.

1. Secure the workpiece by clamping the material to a workbench using a drill press vise. This is necessary to prevent spinning and injury.
2. Start with the pilot hole to create a guide hole in the center of where you want to cut.
3. Begin to apply steady and moderate pressure, allowing the saw to do the work. Overheating can occur and damage the material if too much force is applied.
4. Periodically clear sawdust, which can potentially clog the saw’s teeth. Remove the saw from the material before doing this.
5. Once the pilot butt emerges on the other side, flip the material and finish the cut. This prevents the material from tearing out.

Disclaimer: HomElectrical suggests hiring a professional for installations.

This is a ratcheting PVC pipe cutter.

1. Open the handles to expose the blade.
2. Place the pipe flush against the base and position the blade to the desired length.
3. Squeeze the handles until the ratchet clicks. Repeat until the pipe is completely cut.

A wallboard saw has a handle with a long, narrow blade commonly used for cutting holes in drywall for outlets and fixtures.

Is a wallboard saw the same as a drywall saw?

A hole cutter is a circular saw blade that attaches to a drill to create clean holes in materials like wood, plastic, and metal.

A pilot drill creates a smaller hole to guide a larger drill bit or screw. This allows for precise location and prevents cracking or splitting.

How do you determine the drill bit size for the pilot hole?

Match the drill bit to the inner diameter of the pilot hole.

A shank arbor is a tool that connects a rotary hole saw to a power drill’s chuck or spindle.