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Just realized I was using the wrong size hole saw for a 4-inch can light in a client's kitchen remodel last week.
I was cutting into a ceiling joist and the wobble made me stop and check the specs, which saved me from a bigger mistake, so what's your go-to method for keeping your cuts clean and true in tight spots?
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jordan_henderson135mo ago
Wait, you cut into the JOIST?
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max_cooper215mo ago
Honestly, cutting into a joist a little bit isn't the end of the world if you catch it fast. People act like it's a total structural failure but a small notch happens. The real issue is the wobble making a bad cut, like robinp89 said about tear-out. My go-to is to just go slow and let the saw do the work, no forcing it. A steady hand beats a fancy guide most of the time in those tight spots. Tbh half the battle is just double checking your tool before you even start cutting.
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kai_burns734mo ago
Only thing that saves me is marking the center twice with an awl before I even pick up the saw.
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