In planing the route for my 6" pvc ductwork the most straight forward line is straight down the middle of the shop with a few wyes, wheres, and one big but for. The 2x10" 50 year old rough sawed hardwood joists milled on the property run perpendicular to the proposed route. I need to run through about 20 of them.
The fastest method of work would be my chain saw. Chaulk mark two lines 6" apart and cut straight up to the floor. Use a temporary brace between the joists. And sledge hammer the piece out. Once out. I could use a band saw to remove the 6" hole I need and glue the corners to the PVC and as best as I can back to their original spots. Then use some thin ply squares with the hole cut oversize sides covering the cuts to mend the joist.
Like I need 20 holes in my head. Anyone want to commiserate or lend sage advice
Or I could drill, route, jigsaw a 6"hole in each of the joists. I don't suppose they make a circle saw drill that is 6". But i routers anf jig sawa ann
Is one preferred for a structural reason or is just personal taste, Excerpt during the holidays 2x a year at most there a 6 adults. It is a quiet residence. Also is there a more elegant way to achieve this line. I just can't afford to loose six inchea from my ceilinh hight and know I will smack my head ongingly.