Enlarging downlight holes?

[Nicebloke]

I know this is something we all come across and in the past when I have needed to enlarge downlight holes, I've used a small plasterboard cutter and even a file. I have about 10 downlight holes to enlarge on an upcoming job so wondered if there is an easier way?

 

[FatAlan]

Starrett hole cutters.

 

[Pete999]

I know this is something we all come across and in the past when I have needed to enlarge downlight holes, I've used a small plasterboard cutter and even a file. I have about 10 downlight holes to enlarge on an upcoming job so wondered if there is an easier way?

Speak to your Electrician he should be able to help.

 

[Nicebloke]

Speak to your Electrician he should be able to help.

Don't you ever sleep?

 

[telectrix]

as fatalan shwed. starret hole saws, one inside tother.

 

[Nicebloke]

as fatalan shwed. starret hole saws, one inside tother.

Thanks fatalan and telectrix, the penny has dropped and looks like a good idea.

 

[westward10]

Just clicked with me as well, I like that.

 

[Hellmooth]

I have this and it's perfect, the cut is better than any hole cutter.

Armeg Adjustable Hole Cutter 40 to 200mm - http://www.axminster.co.uk/armeg-adjustable-hole-cutter-40-to-200mm-952812

 

[Pete999]

Don't you ever sleep?

Yes why

 

[FatAlan]

What would be really handy would be a range of some sort or sleeve that can protect the edge of the plasterboard from those pain in the ..se downlight springs.

 

[Hellmooth]

Anyone else lost their like button?

 

[Pete999]

Anyone else lost their like button?

Where have you been ? yes I have lost mine

 

[Hellmooth]

Where have you been ? yes I have lost mine

Still been about, just a bit busy, even for the forum lol. It's an awkward size to lose as well, takes up too much space in my van for the amount I use it!

 

[Midwest]

With a little bit of patience and fine tuning, one can offer up the new sized hole saw into the existing smaller hole, at a jaunty angle with driver drive initially at slow speed, and cut to the new required size. Moves the centre of the hole a few mm, but easily accomplished.

 

[Midwest]

I have this and it's perfect, the cut is better than any hole cutter.

Armeg Adjustable Hole Cutter 40 to 200mm - http://www.axminster.co.uk/armeg-adjustable-hole-cutter-40-to-200mm-952812

OP has already got a down light hole in the ceiling. Don't think that tool, would be much use in this case. Just saying.