On Jun 24, 10:17*pm, "WW" wrote:
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I need to cut two 2 1/4" holes in a vinyl vent type soffit. * The
holes will be next to each other for 2" PVC pipe to run through. * The
soffit vent material is not flat. *It's flat for a few inches then has
about a 1/2 dip, then flat again, etc. * Any ideas on how to proceed?
It's at the top of the second story too, so access is only from a
ladder. * Best thing I could come up with so far is a hole saw?
Also, I figure the back up plan if I screw up the holes is to cut a
square opening with a key hole saw and then find a piece of the same
vinyl soffit, cut the holes in that piece on the ground, then glue it
over the cut opening.

Any other ideas?

Find a food can that is 2 1/4 inch diameter. Cut out the top. Heat with
propane torch. the upper edge. Press against the soffit and melt through the
plastic. Leaves a smooth edge. WW

That's an interesting possibility and worth a try. If it works, it
would be very simple. I think what I need to do next regardless of
the approach is find a piece of similar or identical soffit material
so I can do some experimenting.

Thanks for the idea.