How to cut and install a gutter outlet.
Cut hole in gutter for downpipe.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill.
On the bottom of the gutter itself take a pencil or marker and trace the outline of a sleeve.
This one came with holes in it for rivets.
Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had.
Step 3 cut the tracing for the connector with a pair of sheet metal cutters.
Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.
This is the thing that connects the gutter and downspout together so it is important that it is placed correctly and securely.
Step 2 drill four holes in each corner of the outline you made of the sleeve drill one hole.