Cutting hole in closet door for ducting?

StaySmokin206

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What is the best way to cut a 6 inch hole for ducting in my closet door? It isn't a full door it's like a piece of wood with a knob that doesn't turn or anything. I just need to know the easiest way to cut a hole that will fit the ducting. Thanks to anyone who can help. bongsmilie
 

ink the world

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I took my door off....I grabbed some Mylar and some 4 Mill. thick black poly....

The Mylar is on the inside and reflects light back into the closet. The black poly is the outer layer and keeps things light proof......All I needed was a razor blade to cut a hole for my ducting....works like a charm.
 

tip top toker

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Yeah I was probably going to go this route. I didn't want to have to ask my dad to borrow any of his tools but I'm almost positive he has a hole saw bit -.-
Haha, i know this feeling. I spent a life of free reign in his toolshed, and then i moved out and had to buy up all my own tools to save having to lie to him when asking to borrow everything :D I opted for a recktangular vent in the wall instead of the door in the hope that it will just be ignored by any and every as a simple wall vent.
 

Muffy

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I took my door off....I grabbed some Mylar and some 4 Mill. thick black poly....

The Mylar is on the inside and reflects light back into the closet. The black poly is the outer layer and keeps things light proof......All I needed was a razor blade to cut a hole for my ducting....works like a charm.
^ Do this.
 

StaySmokin206

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^ Do this.
The problem is taping it up and taking it off every time I need to check on the plant otherwise this would be the option I would take for this grow. I really don't want to have to drill a hole in the door right this moment but if I have time to get the tools this is the route that would work better for long term. Hmmmm decisions decisions. Anybody with input shoot away.
 

ink the world

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The problem is taping it up and taking it off every time I need to check on the plant otherwise this would be the option I would take for this grow. I really don't want to have to drill a hole in the door right this moment but if I have time to get the tools this is the route that would work better for long term. Hmmmm decisions decisions. Anybody with input shoot away.
Thats what the Velcro is for.....line the entire frame w/ the Velcro and then stick your black poly on it to seal it tight.......and unseal it where you need to,....been doing it this way for a couple years now, trust me it works like a charm
 

StaySmokin206

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Thats what the Velcro is for.....line the entire frame w/ the Velcro and then stick your black poly on it to seal it tight.......and unseal it where you need to,....been doing it this way for a couple years now, trust me it works like a charm
Ahhh so you just do it all the way around the door and just take off the whole piece of black poly off when you need to water/etc.? And the black poly will hold up the ducting no problem? Also how much is the least amount of a roll of the black poly and about how much does it usually run? Thanks.
 

Total Head

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the velcro is a good idea. you could also use black/white poly and a giant adhesive zipper, and have the poly attatched semi-permenantly. black poly will hold quite a bit if the poly is supported well. i made a tent out of black/white poly and a steel shelving unit. i have a 6 inch metal flange with 3 feet of ducting just hanging from it and the poly doesn't mind one bit. gorilla tape is magical stuff. the poly is around 12 bucks for a 10 x 10 foot peice at my local hydro store.
 
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