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Default Enlarge a hole in studs


"RicodJour" wrote in message
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On Oct 13, 10:32 pm, "nefletch" wrote:
how about cutting a @ 2 1/2 inch in a piece of 2x4 and
screwing that over the center of the 2 inch hole, and using
the 2 1/2 inch hole as a guide..


This is the standard way of enlarging a hole. I use scrap 3/4"
plywood as it's less likely to create problems of depth, you can use
the ubiquitous 1 1/4" drywall screws to attach it, and the plywood
won't split with repeated use.

R

Even better! Problem solved! Thanks RicodJour.