How do I remove the cut bit from the middle of a hole saw?
How do I remove the cut bit from the middle of a hole saw?
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TristanGardner

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189 posts

201 months

Monday 18th January 2010
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As the title says, I have cut a hole in a tyre with a hole saw. I am now left with a lump of rubber in the middle. I hadn't really thought about what happens next.

I wouldn't mind but I have another 10 holes to cut out of 5 tyres. Do I wait for it to cool down and try and dig it out with pliers or is there an easy way I am missing.

Please note, these are worn tyres I am using for a project, I am not cutting holes in neighbours tyres etc.

Many thanks,
Tris

Plotloss

67,280 posts

292 months

Monday 18th January 2010
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Most holesaws have holes in the back of them so you can knock the piece out from behind.

shakotan

10,846 posts

218 months

Monday 18th January 2010
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Plotloss said:
Most holesaws have holes in the back of them so you can knock the piece out from behind.
Unscrew the holesaw part from the central drill 'boss', then knock out rubber disc using a small screwdriver through the boss hole?

TristanGardner

Original Poster:

189 posts

201 months

Monday 18th January 2010
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Many thanks, all very easy when I knew what I was supposed to be doing.

Tris

Duke Thrust

1,680 posts

261 months

Monday 18th January 2010
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Hello mate, how are you? How's the little one?

(Good to see you on PH)