{"id":1205,"date":"2021-10-16T09:46:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T13:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2022-04-01T14:19:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T18:19:29","slug":"how-to-unstick-a-hole-saw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-unstick-a-hole-saw\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Unstick a Hole Saw?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who\u2019s spent any time <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-a-hole-saw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">using a hole saw<\/a> knows the frustration of getting the saw stuck to the arbor. This can happen no matter how careful you are not to overtighten the saw.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The nature of most basic arbor designs means the hole saw will tighten to the arbor the more you use it. Then when you want to switch out the hole saw for a different size, lo and behold the saw is seized to the arbor.<\/p>\n<p>This can be a major pain when you\u2019re working on a project and need to repeatedly swap out the hole saw for a different size. Instead of quickly changing from one size to another, you\u2019ll be stuck monkeying around with wrenches trying to separate the two.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll break down some of the better ways to unstick a hole saw, and how to avoid running into this issue in the future.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65dc9ce995991\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65dc9ce995991\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-unstick-a-hole-saw\/#Tools_Materials\" title=\"Tools &amp; Materials\">Tools &amp; Materials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-unstick-a-hole-saw\/#Unsticking_a_Hole_Saw_%E2%80%93_Guide\" title=\"Unsticking a Hole Saw \u2013 Guide\">Unsticking a Hole Saw \u2013 Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-unstick-a-hole-saw\/#Method_1_Long_Screwdriver\" title=\"Method 1: Long Screwdriver\">Method 1: Long Screwdriver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-unstick-a-hole-saw\/#Method_2_Vise_and_Impact_Wrench\" title=\"Method 2: Vise and Impact Wrench\">Method 2: Vise and Impact Wrench<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-unstick-a-hole-saw\/#How_to_stop_your_hole_saw_from_sticking_in_the_first_place\" title=\"How to stop your hole saw from sticking in the first place?\">How to stop your hole saw from sticking in the first place?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_Materials\"><\/span><strong>Tools &amp; Materials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Long shaft screwdriver<\/li>\n<li>Pipe wrench<\/li>\n<li>Socket wrench<\/li>\n<li>Impact wrench<\/li>\n<li>Vise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsticking_a_Hole_Saw_%E2%80%93_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Unsticking a Hole Saw \u2013 Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Long_Screwdriver\"><\/span><strong>Method 1: Long Screwdriver<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method involves inserting a long screwdriver through the cutouts in the sides of the hole saw.<\/p>\n<p>Then, secure the shaft of the arbor inside a vise and crank on the screwdriver until the hole saw comes loose. A few taps with a hammer may be necessary if the saw isn\u2019t coming loose.<\/p>\n<p>You can also do this with the arbor still in the drill\u2019s chuck, but if the hole saw is seriously stuck then a <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-a-bench-vise\/\">bench vise<\/a> is preferred. That way you won\u2019t risk damaging your drill as you crank away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1211\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1211\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1211 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/using-screwdriver-to-unstick-hole-saw.jpg?resize=800%2C491&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"unsticking hole saw with long screwdriver\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/using-screwdriver-to-unstick-hole-saw.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/using-screwdriver-to-unstick-hole-saw.jpg?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/using-screwdriver-to-unstick-hole-saw.jpg?resize=768%2C471&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsticking hole saw with a long screwdriver.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another way to do this is securing your screwdriver through the saw\u2019s slots, and then attaching a wrench to the arbor. Then try to hand loosen the stuck hole saw.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that this method will only work if your hole saw has cutouts, and those cutouts are able to accommodate a long screwdriver or some other long sturdy item.<\/p>\n<p>You may find that you\u2019ll have to remove the arbor\u2019s pilot bit in order to get your screwdriver through the cutouts. Most hole saw arbors have a small nut located on the collar that loosens and tightens the pilot bit. Use a small hex key to loosen this nut and the pilot bit should slide right out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1213\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1213\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1213 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/loosening-pilot-bit-with-hex-key-rotated-e1634391883365.jpg?resize=800%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"loosening pilot bit with hex key\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/loosening-pilot-bit-with-hex-key-rotated-e1634391883365.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/loosening-pilot-bit-with-hex-key-rotated-e1634391883365.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/loosening-pilot-bit-with-hex-key-rotated-e1634391883365.jpg?resize=768%2C493&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loosening the pilot bit with a hex key.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sometimes loosening this nut will actually create a little space in the arbor and make the hole saw easier to unstick.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Vise_and_Impact_Wrench\"><\/span><strong>Method 2: Vise and Impact Wrench<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method works well for stubborn hole saws, or for saws that don\u2019t have cutouts in their sides.<\/p>\n<p>First, secure the hole saw end into a vise. Be careful when doing this, as you can deform the saw if you apply too much pressure with the vise.<\/p>\n<p>Then, use an impact wrench with a bit that matches the arbor&#8217;s shaft to loosen the arbor from the hole saw. If you don\u2019t have an impact wrench you can also loosen it by hand using pliers, <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-locking-pliers-vise-grips\/\">vise grips<\/a>, or a pipe wrench.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_stop_your_hole_saw_from_sticking_in_the_first_place\"><\/span><strong>How to stop your hole saw from sticking in the first place?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve got a few ideas on how to unstick a hole saw, you\u2019re probably wondering how to prevent this from happening in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>One simple way is to get yourself an arbor with two locking pins designed to fit in the corresponding holes in the hole saw base. You\u2019ll typically find this type of arbor bundled with larger hole saws, as well as more premium brands.<\/p>\n<p>These arbors essentially never get seized if you use them correctly, as the pins prevent the saw from over-tightening on the arbor.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is quick-change arbors like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Freud-DHSAR375-Diablo-Mandrel-Change\/dp\/B00X8RF4H6?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=71e6d431d012dfc668712c2fa2c5a2c6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freud Diablo 3\/8&#8243; Quick Change Mandrel<\/a>. These arbors allow you to detach the hole saw from the arbor with the touch of a button. These arbors are also handy when you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-get-wood-out-of-a-hole-saw\/\">remove a wood plug stuck inside the saw<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who\u2019s spent any time using a hole saw knows the frustration of getting the saw stuck to the arbor. 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