Random Jabber Jibber thread

Chunky Stool

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I need to install a vent in my garage. Nothing fancy, basically just a hole in the wall. I've already got the metal vent that will attach to my ducting.
Soo... turns out the siding on my house looks like wood but it isn't. More like concrete. I installed an outdoor thermostat using drill bits made for wood and it was tough going to say the least.
How do I drill a 6" hole in this siding? Is there some type of giant masonry bit, or will I have to sawzall that fucker?
 

Bbcchance

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I need to install a vent in my garage. Nothing fancy, basically just a hole in the wall. I've already got the metal vent that will attach to my ducting.
Soo... turns out the siding on my house looks like wood but it isn't. More like concrete. I installed an outdoor thermostat using drill bits made for wood and it was tough going to say the least.
How do I drill a 6" hole in this siding? Is there some type of giant masonry bit, or will I have to sawzall that fucker?
6" hole saw is only like 25 bucks
 

Bareback

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I need to install a vent in my garage. Nothing fancy, basically just a hole in the wall. I've already got the metal vent that will attach to my ducting.
Soo... turns out the siding on my house looks like wood but it isn't. More like concrete. I installed an outdoor thermostat using drill bits made for wood and it was tough going to say the least.
How do I drill a 6" hole in this siding? Is there some type of giant masonry bit, or will I have to sawzall that fucker?
You could drill a series of tiny holes all the way around and do it that way or by a diamond bit or even a Milwaukee combo bit . But if you use a 6" bit be careful because that is a lot of torc and it can get a way from you in a hurry.
 
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