Simple Method to Cut Out OSB Windows
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- This is, in my opinion, the best way to cut windows out of OSB. A simple and accurate method using four screws and a straight edge to draw the window boarder on the outside of the window. Then a circular saw makes the cuts along this line. This method is quick and easy to repeat with as many windows as you have.
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Nicely done. It's a 'rough opening' so overcutting the corners a tad doesn't matter. The cut-out in the sheeting being a tiny fraction of an inch outside the 2x4's is actually better than inside for when you set the sill dam and wrap the framing to waterproof the sill. Lots of ways to cut this out, the last time I did this I used a recip saw from the inside following the framing.
Good tips. I have not tried a reciprocating saw on windows. My skill level has not arrived to that point yet.
What you just did, you made it seem easy but that takes practice and skill. As always, love you vids Seth. Appreciate the efforts and the useful advice. As a cabinet maker I would have used a drill and a flush cut router bit to finish. Nice work getting that so perfect the way you did. What you did was far easier for those with the skills to do so.
I suppose that makes sense. Have I actually become that guy who has skills and does not realize it?
I have two routers and did try to use them on a window cut out, but it seemed so slow. Perhaps by bits are just old and dull.
@@sethcraftworkshop haha, yes. It seems you have gotten quite good with a saw and a screw gun etc etc. Especially after that very first attempt at the housing box for the micro hydro. Haha, said in jest mate. 😃
Very nice sir! I like how you kept your fingers well out of the way and then let the guard back down. It’s a great example for others to follow:)
Thank you. Keeping distance from the saw is important.
Great suggestion! Thank you!
Thank you for watching. There are plenty of ways to cut out window osb but this is my favorite.
why don't you use soso to cut from inside?
Why not use a jigsaw and flushtrim on a router?
A few reasons. Routers are so slow. Or at least mine is. And not everyone has one. And I don't like using them.
A lot of people do like routers for this.
@@sethcraftworkshop that are very good reasons :-)
Router makes a heck of a lot of sawdust with its 3/8 or more kerf. My Bosch trim router did it but wasn't happy lol
I'd be more concerned by the daylight between the two sheets of OSB than how I cut out the window. You'd still need a flush trim bit in a router to take the hole in the OBS flush to the timber frame, and what about the skillsaw overcutting to get into the corners. Not the best.
The light between sheets is due to the 1/8" gap purposefully installed to allow for sheet expansion. It gets covered up by exterior siding.
Even with a router those corners would need a jig saw. If you are that picky about the corners here you can also use the jig saw.
@@sethcraftworkshop ah fair enough and good point about the corners!
Overly complicated in too many unnecessary steps
Just use a plunge router
Not everyone has a plunge router. I have one and find this method to be just as quick. But yes a router is a good option.