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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 16, 2019 12:22:24 GMT
So, a customer has a flush button fitted into a wooden front. The kids smashed the button & no one can find one the same size to replace it.
So, they want a slightly bigger button fitted but the hole needs drilling 2/3mm bigger.
I know if I put a holesaw on & try drilling it’ll slip around (I tried it years ago in my house!!!).
Is here a trick or way to do it? Can I put a holesaw the same size in the auger & then the bigger holesaw over it or is it too risky & it’ll slip & damage it?
Cheers all
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Post by tomplum on Jan 16, 2019 12:37:14 GMT
if you have a hole saw the same size, cut a hole in a piece of 3x2, use that plug to fill the hole, you might have to wedge it, then you have a centred starter for the new hole
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 16, 2019 12:43:22 GMT
if you have a hole saw the same size, cut a hole in a piece of 3x2, use that plug to fill the hole, you might have to wedge it, then you have a centred starter for the new hole Yeah I can do that. I just need to start it off so it bites & doesn’t slip. Cheers |
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Post by joinerjohn on Jan 16, 2019 14:44:11 GMT
Try cutting the new hole in a piece of 1/4" ply. Hold this firmly over the old hole and use it as a guide for the holesaw (has worked for me in the past) If you can't hold it firmly enough, is there a chance you could screw this temporarily to the board and fill the screw holes afterwards?
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 16, 2019 15:11:50 GMT
Try cutting the new hole in a piece of 1/4" ply. Hold this firmly over the old hole and use it as a guide for the holesaw (has worked for me in the past) If you can't hold it firmly enough, is there a chance you could screw this temporarily to the board and fill the screw holes afterwards? Hi JJ Unfortunately I can’t screw anything to the wood. I can probably put a piece of wood in in the rear & hold it with my hand id the drill bit on the auger is long enough I’ll sort it somehow Cheers |
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Post by battle1066 on Jan 16, 2019 17:06:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 17:34:03 GMT
The smaller holesaw goes in the existing hole which stabilisers it while the bigger one cuts.  |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 16, 2019 17:45:35 GMT
Yes, that’s how I was thinking: I’ll try & see if it’ll bite. |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 16, 2019 17:46:04 GMT
Cheers all
I’ll look & try tomorrow
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 20:50:22 GMT
I like PB's tip he is a clever chap. |
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Post by Devil's Advocate on Jan 16, 2019 21:14:12 GMT
I'd admit Plumberboy is a top notch plumber c'tain, but he's not clever, he's ficker than a box of socks,,  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 21:33:48 GMT
I'd admit Plumberboy is a top notch plumber c'tain, but he's not clever, he's ficker than a box of socks,,  You still wearing your mum's clothes ? |
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Post by joinerjohn on Jan 19, 2019 13:58:56 GMT
Hows about a stepped drill Rocket? Like this,,,,, linky |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 19, 2019 16:18:11 GMT
I did the job. Used the holesaw inside another, all ok. Fitted & left
Cheers all
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