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jp_101

Post subject: Hole Cutting Bit - Advice

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:29 am

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Hey,

Not sure if in the correct forum but here goes. Its a quick one :)

I am going to be installing some down lights in the bathroom.

the packet on the recessed lights advise on drilling a 66mm Diameter hole. I went to BnQ and found 64 mm and 70 mm Bits no in-between, which one should i use and buy as they cost quite a bit for only one bit??

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Penguin

Post subject: Re: Hole Cutting Bit - Advice

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:59 am

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Free delivery if you spend £10

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+T ... 530/p23014

And some for another day.

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BillyGoat

Post subject: Re: Hole Cutting Bit - Advice

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 9:29 am

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I take your 64mm and raise you mm : http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool+Accessories/Holesaws/Down+Light+Holesaw+Kit+9+Piece/d80/sd1530/p90948

BG :D

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jp_101

Post subject: Re: Hole Cutting Bit - Advice

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:05 am

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I guess ill be finding my receipt in that case.....

However which size would you recommend to drill with? I am drilling through a plastered ceiling with plasterboard behind.

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Post subject: Re: Hole Cutting Bit - Advice

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:40 am

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get the kit Billy Goat links to and use the 65mm cutter, better to be 1mil snug than 4 mjl too large.

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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:19 am

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Excellent many thanks :)

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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 1:06 am

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I have to say if you have more than just a few holes to drill I would avoid that set like the plague! I bought that very set when I had forgotten my normal adjustable cutter one day. I wish I hadn't bothered!

If you have a number of downlighter to cut then get your self one of these, you can pick them up for around £30 (without the case)

If it's just a few then get a cheap pad saw for around £3

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