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?

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Starrett hole cutters.

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Just about to suggest this

 

[Hellmooth]

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.

It would be perfect for that exact reason, it's fully adjustable, if he has a 50mm hole and needs it to 60mm then you would just enlarge the cutter job done hassle free.

 

[Midwest]

It would be perfect for that exact reason, it's fully adjustable, if he has a 50mm hole and needs it to 60mm then you would just enlarge the cutter job done hassle free.

Still think my methods best

Edit; going the other way, don't buy those concealer converting plates, the likes of JCC make. Absolute pants IMO.

 

[Hellmooth]

Still think my methods best

Edit; going the other way, don't buy those concealer converting plates, the likes of JCC make. Absolute pants IMO.

I would say yours was the opposite of right lol, I have used it and it can be done, but it can still mark the plasterboard if not done correctly.........if you use MY method you'll get a perfect hole in the centre with no hassles lol ;-)

 

[Octopus]

All decent sparks can do this.... or this another job your spark can't do because he's busy..

 

[Midwest]

I would say yours was the opposite of right lol, I have used it and it can be done, but it can still mark the plasterboard if not done correctly QUOTE]

You just got to have a steady hand and take your time, bit like that old bull young bull story

 

[telectrix]

Still think my methods best

Edit; going the other way, don't buy those concealer converting plates, the likes of JCC make. Absolute pants IMO.

i fitted 6 the other week, converted 60watt tungsten reflector lamps (in 140mm holes) to GU10 LEDs. saved the customer £300 which it would have cost him to have the holes filled and the ceiling skimmed.

 

[rolyberkin]

Get a thick piece of ply wood and cut the desired new hole size in it, use it as a template over the existing hole to hold the new hole saw steady and in line whilst you drill , simples.

 

[Wilko]

Like, I'd like to like that RB, like

 

[Midwest]

i fitted 6 the other week, converted 60watt tungsten reflector lamps (in 140mm holes) to GU10 LEDs. saved the customer £300 which it would have cost him to have the holes filled and the ceiling skimmed.

They cost the price of a luminaire. Could not get them to work, so moved the new light to one side, bit of plasterboard, bit of making good, bit of paint, jobs a good en.

PS If anyone wants some converter plates, I have some to junk.

 

[Hellmooth]

Get a thick piece of ply wood and cut the desired new hole size in it, use it as a template over the existing hole to hold the new hole saw steady and in line whilst you drill , simples.

I would like to like that as well but I have no like button, like

 

[Dave OCD]

Get the padsaw out ya lazy lot !

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Get the padsaw out ya lazy lot !

Work smart; not hard

 

[Delboybully]

Starrett oops Arbor is the best solution
Real easy

Ck now do a version too

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Starrett oops Arbor is the best solution
Real easy

Ck now do a version too

Oh wait? It's a specially made product? Just stuff the smaller sized hole saw through over the pilot bit of the larger hole saw.
Just saved a few people an arm and a leg for these specially designed products.