Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw.
Cutting hole in gutter for downpipe.
How to cut a downspout into a gutter.
How to cut and install a gutter outlet.
Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.
Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.
Center the connector around the hole and trace the outside of the connector with the pencil.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill.
Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.
This one came with holes in it for rivets.
Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.
You can cut out the larger hole with a tin snips or you could use an oscillating multi tool equipped with a metal cutting blade.
Step 1 find the right location.
Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had.