DerbyDad03 wrote:
I need to cut a 4" round hole in a soffit, from underneath, while
standing on a ladder. The soffit is not horizontal, it slants upward
from the gutter towards the house.

We may have some access to the soffit from above, perhaps enough to
drive a screw through with a right angle drill to locate the position
on the outside, but I don't think I have enough room to get a jig saw
in there.

My guess is that it will all have to be done from the ladder. I don't
want to spend upwards of $45 for a 4" hole saw and arbor for this one
hole, so I'm looking for creative suggestions from this fine group.

I'm think that I don't want to use a router, upside down, while
standing on a 28' ladder. I'm not even sure a jig saw will be that
easy to use.

The hole will be covered with the cover shown at the link below, so it
doesn't have to be perfect, I just need to feed (and attach) a 4"
aluminum elbow to the hole.

http://cdn.oneprojectcloser.com/wp-c...5/DSC_0135.jpg

Maybe just a series of holes drilled in a circular pattern will be
good enough, but I'd prefer soemthing a bit neater.

Suggestions?

Turn a router into a compass...

1. fasten a piece of ply to bottom, needs to extend more than 2" on one side

2. drive a nail thru the ply 2" from center

3. have at it

But since you don't want to use a router, draw a 4" circle with a regular
compass and cut it out with whatever. As you suggest, a series of holes
works just fine. Router is easier/faster though.



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