On Oct 13, 8:34*pm, "MiamiCuse" wrote:
"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.

And if oyu want to do the "plywood guide thing" AND reinforce the
studs.......

slap on a pre-drilled piece on plywood on one side & a non-drilled
piec of plywood on the other side.

Make the pieces of plywood ~5.5 x ~14". Center the drilled over the
old hole (or where ever).
glue & screw the plywood to the stud and cut the holes.

You're done & the studs are reinforced as well.

cheers
Bob