Cellar is supposed to be dark and cool. That's one part old wives' tale and one part true. At the very least a large window will make the temperature fluctuate more.
"Oh it's the 20v max pro II model with charge boost batteries?" Awesome!, sounds perfect to cut a concrete window! I'll get the spare bi metal max cut blade too, because I'm installing 4 windows in my cellar this saturday with my friend.... Good to have a spare in case a tooth chips!
That is some old school concrete wall saw technology, last one I ran when I worked in the industry was a Pentruder, wireless controlled, 460v powered unit. It made the job WAY easier!
You dont need a fancy saw like that to cut thru concrete or hire a contractor. You can rent a regular one from home depot for like $60 with diamond blades. It will just take a little longer
@@howdareyou41 I hope they would at least consult an engineering before doing something like this but I've install an egress window where there was an existing regular basement window. Its not rocket science, as long as you reinforce the larger opening you'll be fine. Your 2000 sq foot house with 4 ft deep footings is not gonna cave in on you by cutting down on an existing 30" opening
Well you guys are lucky to have that saw. We got a guy with a quick cut holding it above his shoulders. We make a tictactoe board with the cuts and then use the chipper. Lot of work and we have to cut from inside and outside
What's really impressive is when you see someone do it freehand....we just had 7 3x5 holes cut in 8" formed concrete and two guys, one cutting and one mucking, did it in 5 hrs.. I put the bucks in after and they were surprisingly straight and square. Good job to hire out for sure.
Not so much "how to create a basement window" as it is how to cut a large hole in a foundation. Never got to the weatherproofing and installation of the actual window.
2:56 you're increasing the AC frequency to make the motor spin faster, not power boost. The speed of Synchronous AC motors is a function of the number of motor poles and electrical frequency. You can't alter the poles, so all you can do it change the frequency. It's not a power boost. Power boost so of require more power to be added. If no power is added, Newton's 2nd law is violated.
Yeah, I'm a professional electrical engineer, and when i heard the guy say that, I thought to myself, 'Dang, I must have been absent from class the day my professor taught that phenomenon'.
I clicked on the title thinking, "oh great, maybe I can learn and see how I can put a window in my basement..." as soon as I pressed play it showed me that i definitely will and could never put a window in...
And this basically is the trouble when you want to change or add a window or wall in any part of a German house. Cutting or smashing brick and concrete. Not only in the basement, everywhere. Just enlarged a window yesterday....without that neat equipment it is quite a job.
Not once they install the double pressure treated frame and crutch (upright piece in the middle). They will line up with the studs in the wall above. edit: milled to middle
I'm going to be in the same situation. A new deck will block the light for the basement window. But I don't even want to think about how much it would cost to add a window on the other side of that basement wall.
Do you think Kevin reads these comments? From the entire video, some people only heard I'm coming into your hole. Really cause that's all I heard. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yeah, looks like they really compromised that "header", especially on the right side. That 'header' appears to be the actual end joist and sill plate. That can't be good to be cutting into them. At 3:47 what is he cutting with a chain saw??? Is he finishing the upcut so the diamond blade did not touch the sill plate? Also, what's going on at 3:54 when the concrete slab falls out - it appears the blade didn't go all the way through and they drilled holes and used feathers and wedges to split the interior concrete??? These short 'episodes' leave more questions than answers. Just so you know TOH - read the comments - these SUCK! Give us content with actual information!
No overcut on the top. That is what the chainsaw is for. To finish the corners. Not sure what he didn't do that on the bottoms. Maybe the contractor will just grout those overcast.
Kind of obvious that this is not going to be a 100$ thing. Which non-business person does need to own such tool? It’s not like you’re cutting your basement every week. Renting is the way to go. But obviously you also need knowledge about where you can cut in your foundation and where not. You’ll be risking your most expensive possession (the house).
One purpose for the water he didn't mention is that if you don't keep the blade cooled with water the cement holding the diamonds on fails under heat and in just a minute or two the blade is ruined.
@@augustreil not a good idea to be cutting without water for 2 reasons. First, if you don't use water you will reduce the lifespan of the blade. The diamonds will actually evaporate if they get too hot. Second, that dust is carcinogenic.
@@jej3451 These are designed to cut Rebar... I seen them used for all kinds of crazy jobs. But if you use lubricant like soap with water. They last longer... They take longer to setup. Then too use. Then you have to take it all apart to move for the next cut...
That cringed me too somewhat. As if changing frequency makes something more powerful. I don’t know why they do it while i know tons about electricity. If i don’t know why they do it then they should not just brag with that frequency change as if everyone is going to know right away what the frequency change means for the result. Perhaps it has a motor whose rpm depends on the frequency so the 400hz makes it run 8 times faster (but with 8 times less driving force).
What I figure u hav these old homes 100 + old no insulation..u get 2x2 " or 1"frame inside of room ,lose 4 ,5 inches. 10 ft by 10 ft now 9 ft 6 inch b safe when done.then use 2 " insulation board in frame then thin wall board reverse or fill them lines on board.sand, base coat ,paint..easy insulation where none.windows get two pane or storm windows.ceiling if closed attic also floor if basement.
Common practice in the hosting as you tell the audience what is being talked about and they can see proportion as well material "how it feels" visually, you keep the expert on the topic as you are showing him that what is being understood etc. Kevin is great host, but if someone would like to see a young 20 year old woman there with less clothing and just smiling and nodding head.... Go for it.... That is what makes/made TOH great is that the presentation is clear, skipping the useless talks. Like on this episode people whine about not seeing "how to" in windows installations etc... That is not different really from normal. The special here is how you cut the hole. What is required and what is the end result doing the cut.
Jeff Thorman Jeff Thorman Jeff Thorman ...have you all been keeping track of him?? He ought to be offered a spot on T.O.H. He's got what it takes with plenty left over. It's in TOH best interests to Check him out !!!
If they are only allowed to upload things that everyone does every week then they could quit their channel... I think this video is better than the previous one about placing a kitchen without placing the kitchen...
Why not make sure that you are truly saved by Jesus Christ and practice this way. Remorsefully confess with your heart your sins to Jesus Christ who is God and tell Him that you right now are repenting of your sins and you want to be born again of the Spirit from above. Tell Jesus that you are remorsefully sorry for breaking His commandments and that you are begging for forgiveness from Him. Allow His blood from the cross to wash away your sins. After this is done with your heart successfully the Holy Spirit will come to live within you and He will rebuild you from the inside out. Look for signs that you are saved. Things like spreading the good news from Jesus, getting other people saved, a craving for the word of God, reading the Bible, etc… These things are known as a calling and fruit bearing. If you're not bearing fruit then keep doing it. Sometimes it takes time to get saved. Read Matthew chapter 13 from the King James Bible. God bless!!!
meetcarter ... there are not many in that part of the state where they shoot the series. Besides, the Latino population has filled many of the manual labor jobs in the area.
What is this? Do you really think this is something someone can/will do at their own home? Please stick to posting ACTUAL things people will do at home or even (better yet!) full episodes. Even the old ones!
I found this more interesting than the last video about installing a kitchen without showing the kitchen being installed. I’m sure they already have videos about anything you can do around the house, so respect for them that they can still find subjects.
“Hey bill. I’m coming into your hole, ok?” At least he was polite about it. Lol.
🤭😆😅😂🤣😭
It's spelled "Cumming into your hole"
Also Kev has a nice rack on him now 👁👄👁
pause
Bill - 'ok Kevin, I'd normally want someone to buy me a drink first but since it's you.....'
Looks good. I think if I was to go this far, I'd make it an egress (climb out) window for the cellar - more light & safety to boot.
agreed.
Cellar is supposed to be dark and cool. That's one part old wives' tale and one part true. At the very least a large window will make the temperature fluctuate more.
Ya I'll just go pick up the ryobi model of that at home depot
"Oh it's the 20v max pro II model with charge boost batteries?" Awesome!, sounds perfect to cut a concrete window! I'll get the spare bi metal max cut blade too, because I'm installing 4 windows in my cellar this saturday with my friend.... Good to have a spare in case a tooth chips!
20v Max oscillating tool from Dewalt. Does everythinnnnng bro
@@volvo09 haha
Or you could just do what ever everyone else does and rent one.
At least Kevin warned that guy he was coming in his hole...
True bro
It was all consensual 😉👍
Why am I watching this? I'll never, ever do this lol
But imagine the street cred if you managed to convince your wife that you needed one of those saws...? 🙀
That saw in the thumbnail got me and then the that guy on the ladder I think he got everybody.
But you might come in someone’s hole
As if you are only allowed to watch videos which you are going to replicate...
That is some old school concrete wall saw technology, last one I ran when I worked in the industry was a Pentruder, wireless controlled, 460v powered unit. It made the job WAY easier!
Step 1. Hire a contractor with a saw designed to cut windows out of concrete
Step 2. Pay them
You dont need a fancy saw like that to cut thru concrete or hire a contractor. You can rent a regular one from home depot for like $60 with diamond blades. It will just take a little longer
@@nateg5915 yeah i hope to god the average homeowner isn't cutting out huge holes in their foundations
@@howdareyou41 I hope they would at least consult an engineering before doing something like this but I've install an egress window where there was an existing regular basement window. Its not rocket science, as long as you reinforce the larger opening you'll be fine. Your 2000 sq foot house with 4 ft deep footings is not gonna cave in on you by cutting down on an existing 30" opening
I'm at 1:02 and I can't believe that. That part should be muted. I can't stop laughing. Thumbs Up. LOL
Well you guys are lucky to have that saw. We got a guy with a quick cut holding it above his shoulders. We make a tictactoe board with the cuts and then use the chipper. Lot of work and we have to cut from inside and outside
What's really impressive is when you see someone do it freehand....we just had 7 3x5 holes cut in 8" formed concrete and two guys, one cutting and one mucking, did it in 5 hrs.. I put the bucks in after and they were surprisingly straight and square. Good job to hire out for sure.
Was this a retrofit? If not, wouldn't have been easier when the poured the walls?
Bill was surprisingly ok with another man entering his hole. 😳
I'd be putting up more of a fight.
that saw is amazing
Not so much "how to create a basement window" as it is how to cut a large hole in a foundation. Never got to the weatherproofing and installation of the actual window.
I mean it is a window... just not the type I would want for my home.
Not even. It’s basically, it’s more like...”if you want a basement window call a contractor”
@@edrcozonoking lmao
2:56 you're increasing the AC frequency to make the motor spin faster, not power boost. The speed of Synchronous AC motors is a function of the number of motor poles and electrical frequency. You can't alter the poles, so all you can do it change the frequency. It's not a power boost. Power boost so of require more power to be added. If no power is added, Newton's 2nd law is violated.
Yeah, I'm a professional electrical engineer, and when i heard the guy say that, I thought to myself, 'Dang, I must have been absent from class the day my professor taught that phenomenon'.
I need this kind of install. Who could I reach out to to actually get it done?
Seriously. What trade would know how to do this?
I clicked on the title thinking, "oh great, maybe I can learn and see how I can put a window in my basement..." as soon as I pressed play it showed me that i definitely will and could never put a window in...
Do it old school hammer chisel and lots of elbow grease.
you cld set up a track saw and hose take your time cut from both sides chisel it the rest of way or see if you cld rent the tools
Sounds way above my pay grade.... I just recently bought an impact gun and that seems to intense for me
And as for the hammer and chisel, don't think I have enough elbow grease to make a dent...
@@PapiChuloElMerengero you cld do it with tht too just get some drill bits feathers and wedges -wait till spring it takes a while lol
Nice Video Sir
0:58 are we still doing "phrasing"?
ill admit that was cool seeing that saw in action and how bill operated it
0:59 hey Bill I'm coming into your hole !!!
It's all about the tools and the skills!
Some sort of water cooled chainsaw to finish the edges, wish we could have seen more of that.
“I’m comin’ into your hole, okay?” 😆
This definitely looks like a do it yourself project
And this basically is the trouble when you want to change or add a window or wall in any part of a German house. Cutting or smashing brick and concrete. Not only in the basement, everywhere. Just enlarged a window yesterday....without that neat equipment it is quite a job.
This is so cool. Just curious will this affect the stability of the foundation?
Not once they install the double pressure treated frame and crutch (upright piece in the middle). They will line up with the studs in the wall above.
edit: milled to middle
Great video. How did you shore up the opening with that piece of wood to prevent the top bricks from collapsing in after you removed it?
That saw looks like one you would see in a movie cutting through a vault door
Cool trade concrete cutter
This WAS great! Now I know I need professionals to make a hole in my basement!
I'm going to be in the same situation. A new deck will block the light for the basement window.
But I don't even want to think about how much it would cost to add a window on the other side of that basement wall.
PRETTY COOL
Every time I watched this show I think of Damon Wayans on In Living Colour doing his skit called "This Old Box". Oh good Lord it was hilarious.
🤣
No rebars (or how are they called, the metal rods inside concrete)?
How long did this take?
Concrete Cutting Brotherhood f💪💪
nice equipment to cut a window, but i can also do it with simple grinder saw and circular saw with diamond blades.
Awesome!
Do you think Kevin reads these comments? From the entire video, some people only heard I'm coming into your hole. Really cause that's all I heard. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Beast!
what about the overcut?
depends if the over cut went all the way through, if it did it's easy to fill before setting the frames
Yeah, looks like they really compromised that "header", especially on the right side. That 'header' appears to be the actual end joist and sill plate. That can't be good to be cutting into them.
At 3:47 what is he cutting with a chain saw??? Is he finishing the upcut so the diamond blade did not touch the sill plate?
Also, what's going on at 3:54 when the concrete slab falls out - it appears the blade didn't go all the way through and they drilled holes and used feathers and wedges to split the interior concrete???
These short 'episodes' leave more questions than answers. Just so you know TOH - read the comments - these SUCK! Give us content with actual information!
No overcut on the top. That is what the chainsaw is for. To finish the corners. Not sure what he didn't do that on the bottoms. Maybe the contractor will just grout those overcast.
Chris H whats your last name?
PoliceBadge Why not ask his address and pincode of his bankcard right away?
Do they have a diamond blade & machine that would cut a slab of concrete for a water drain grate ?
yes there is. Ironically it is called a slab saw.
What was the dimensions on this cut?
Hey Bill...your front door is open! 😂
How much does a saw like that cost. Gotta get me one.
last time i seen one go at a police auction it was about 4k could go up to some 100k depending.
im sure you cld rent one
Kind of obvious that this is not going to be a 100$ thing. Which non-business person does need to own such tool? It’s not like you’re cutting your basement every week. Renting is the way to go. But obviously you also need knowledge about where you can cut in your foundation and where not. You’ll be risking your most expensive possession (the house).
Bruce Bernal
... the saw can probably be had used but the blades are not cheap. I'll guess replacements are $500 - $800 each.
Kevin should think about his dialogue more closely. Nobody wants you coming into their hole.
Inverter 60 Hz to 400 boosts the power 7 times ..... Gota get me one of them.
Why I prefer Polystyrene\Concrete walls. Better insulation. Easy to cut..
Big boy tools!!!!
One purpose for the water he didn't mention is that if you don't keep the blade cooled with water the cement holding the diamonds on fails under heat and in just a minute or two the blade is ruined.
We use diamond blade demo saws all the time in concrete with no water, never hurts anything except all the dust.
he sort of did mention it. He said the water lubricates the blade. ie cools the blade.
@@augustreil not a good idea to be cutting without water for 2 reasons. First, if you don't use water you will reduce the lifespan of the blade. The diamonds will actually evaporate if they get too hot. Second, that dust is carcinogenic.
@@tchevrier, true.
@@tchevrier lubricating the blade is pretty great. Makes it cut faster. Cooling the blade stops it from coming apart.
Kevin acting like he knows what the hertz differences are LOL
What was he doing with the hilti drill
Adjusting the depth of the cut
How much costs such blade ?
Just a couple bucks...
About $400.00 each... The machine cost around $2,200.00.....
@@MasterChief-sl9ro Amortized over 40 jobs, that's only about $10 for the blade. Assuming no rebar accidents.
@@jej3451 These are designed to cut Rebar... I seen them used for all kinds of crazy jobs. But if you use lubricant like soap with water. They last longer...
They take longer to setup. Then too use. Then you have to take it all apart to move for the next cut...
@Joe Kinchicken $2.99 harbor freight with coupon lol
I'd like to customize my old bosses house with that tool.
I'd say go for it.
explosive easier and cheaper
@@wizard3z868 I like how you think!
Love how every circular saw is a skill saw. uhh taking 60hz to 400 hz is not "boosting power"
He was just redefining the laws of physics.
That cringed me too somewhat. As if changing frequency makes something more powerful. I don’t know why they do it while i know tons about electricity. If i don’t know why they do it then they should not just brag with that frequency change as if everyone is going to know right away what the frequency change means for the result. Perhaps it has a motor whose rpm depends on the frequency so the 400hz makes it run 8 times faster (but with 8 times less driving force).
Good!
My contractor didn't need such fancy equipment. He had a very dangerous-looking hand operated gas-powered saw, with a blade just as big as this.
Remember when TOH actually taught you how to do things rather than introducing you to things you can pay other people to do for you?
WOW!!!👍👍👍
What I figure u hav these old homes 100 + old no insulation..u get 2x2 " or 1"frame inside of room ,lose 4 ,5 inches. 10 ft by 10 ft now 9 ft 6 inch b safe when done.then use 2 " insulation board in frame then thin wall board reverse or fill them lines on board.sand, base coat ,paint..easy insulation where none.windows get two pane or storm windows.ceiling if closed attic also floor if basement.
That saw would be perfect for a zombie scenario.
The water suppression probably isn't required in this scenario.
Why didn't they just built that opening to begin with?
Can't wait to see how many "experts" criticize this video in some way. These people are so predictable.
Always ask hahaha
1:00, that's what she said.
Why didn’t they just block out the window form when they poured the concrete 🙃
Because either 1. Contractors are not perfect, sometimes they forget things or make mistakes or 2. The homeowner requested one afterwards
Doesn't look like there is any rebar. Piece of cake with a hammer drill and a sledge hammer
Why he isn’t wearing safety glasses?
At 2 min. Why does Kevin have the need to touch everything that is being presented?
Common practice in the hosting as you tell the audience what is being talked about and they can see proportion as well material "how it feels" visually, you keep the expert on the topic as you are showing him that what is being understood etc.
Kevin is great host, but if someone would like to see a young 20 year old woman there with less clothing and just smiling and nodding head.... Go for it....
That is what makes/made TOH great is that the presentation is clear, skipping the useless talks.
Like on this episode people whine about not seeing "how to" in windows installations etc... That is not different really from normal. The special here is how you cut the hole. What is required and what is the end result doing the cut.
Kevin's been doing that for decades now, and it's still just as annoying.
Same as Bob Vila! He drives me bananas touching EVERY STINKING THING!
Awww, Kevin 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦♂️ let me introduce you to the verbal follies of an unfortunate fella named Tobias Funke.
:58 🤔
Jeff Thorman Jeff Thorman Jeff Thorman ...have you all been keeping track of him?? He ought to be offered a spot on T.O.H.
He's got what it takes with plenty left over. It's in TOH best interests to Check him out !!!
*Things no one actually does.*
@Jupp Schlabutt - Not anymore
I do these things. I've hired concrete cutting companies to create cellar doorways to new additions I've built.
If they are only allowed to upload things that everyone does every week then they could quit their channel... I think this video is better than the previous one about placing a kitchen without placing the kitchen...
$3,000 job...
Why not make sure that you are truly saved by Jesus Christ and practice this way. Remorsefully confess with your heart your sins to Jesus Christ who is God and tell Him that you right now are repenting of your sins and you want to be born again of the Spirit from above. Tell Jesus that you are remorsefully sorry for breaking His commandments and that you are begging for forgiveness from Him. Allow His blood from the cross to wash away your sins. After this is done with your heart successfully the Holy Spirit will come to live within you and He will rebuild you from the inside out.
Look for signs that you are saved. Things like spreading the good news from Jesus, getting other people saved, a craving for the word of God, reading the Bible, etc… These things are known as a calling and fruit bearing. If you're not bearing fruit then keep doing it. Sometimes it takes time to get saved. Read Matthew chapter 13 from the King James Bible. God bless!!!
i live in CALI this is useless info lol
Never seen a black person on this show 🤔
meetcarter
... there are not many in that part of the state where they shoot the series. Besides, the Latino population has filled many of the manual labor jobs in the area.
What is this? Do you really think this is something someone can/will do at their own home? Please stick to posting ACTUAL things people will do at home or even (better yet!) full episodes. Even the old ones!
I am considering having this done and found the video to be helpful.
I found this more interesting than the last video about installing a kitchen without showing the kitchen being installed. I’m sure they already have videos about anything you can do around the house, so respect for them that they can still find subjects.
“I’m coming into your hole okay?”
Awesome!