Sand the corners of the area you cut and lightly sand an area of about 1 inch on both sides the top and bottom of the gap.
Cutting hole in aluminum siding.
How to drill a hole through aluminum siding.
The secret to making sure your siding looks perfect is making precise measurements.
Use a scrap of plywood as a backer for the hole saw s pilot bit and to protect your work surface.
Work fast because this stuff sets up quick.
If you notice the aluminum siding.
Does anyone have suggestions for the best tool to cut an 8 inch hole through aluminum siding for a side venting bathroom ventilation fan.
Mix the two components together thoroughly then push the putty into the hole with your fingertip.
Like twist bits hole saws chuck right into your drill and will cut through thin gauge sheet metals like aluminum and steel.
Slide a pry bar under the bottom row of metal siding close to one vertical line.
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Cut a portion of the intact siding material to match the piece you just cut out.
Don your latex gloves again then pull off a small chunk of aluminum repair epoxy from the tube.
The less you have to cut the better.
Pry up on the bar to loosen the siding and create an opening for the power shears.
Hole saws cut bigger holes for large holes a hole saw gets the job done cleanly and quickly.
Place the tip of the drill bit on the center location of the finished hole.
What to use to cut 8 inch hole through aluminum siding.
Be sure to work slowly in order to achieve an even cut.
As you start cutting along the contours of the aluminum siding use your radial arm saw.
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Step 2 measuring.
Apply light pressure to the back of the drill motor.
Take the x acto knife and cut out the portion of the aluminum siding that contains the large hole.
Continue with the process if.
Insert the drill bit or hole saw into the chuck of the drill motor.