Hi
How can I make the existing hole bigger for my new dishwasher inlet pipe.,
The new inlet pipe with tap connection doesn't pass through it.
Thanks all, just used a big drill bit and drilled holes next to existing and chiseled off
How to Cut Hole in Wood Panel with Limited Access?
Ehty on 01/12/2023 - 15:06
Last edited 02/12/2023 - 11:16 by 1 other user
Last edited 02/12/2023 - 11:16 by 1 other user
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Jigsaw
As above but I'd temporarily screw a piece of plywood to the cupboard base where you want the bigger hole located. (so the hole saw doesn't play rodeos.
Or if the hole location allows a jigsaw, enlarge it that way. Unless you can dismantle and reassemble the hose end/s 'PROPERLY'.
Nested Holesaws is another way to get a neater second (larger diameter) hole.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNVmInYJKok
(He's doing it with a drill press in the video which is just cheating IMHO, but works just as well with a hand drill)
It's laminated chip board in a place you never look , and a location that will be hidden by plenty of crap.
A hammer is your friend.
Someone has already gone on a holesaw rampage, @Ehty please don't use a hammer…
Oscillating multi tool — angle the blade 90 degrees and you can get into very tight spaces.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/xu1-220w-multi-function-tool_p62…
OP make sure you take advantage of the Bunnings unofficial no questions asked return guarantee, as that is definitely a use once tool, it' s a POS
That depends if your ethics are also "Limited access"
If you only need it once, maybe ask a friend or a tool rental service.
It's going to be returned within 12 months regardless, it's a POS
I've used mine a few times (once was for the exact situation the OP is in), no issues. Nothing major though.
If you don't know how to do step 1, I have concerns for step 2 and 3.
hole saw (drill)
multi tool
jab saw
If you dont have any of the above, the jab saw is the cheapest option https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-150mm-wallboard-saw-5… and is the lowest risk as you cant f$# anything up too quickly, but it requires a small (very small) amount of effort on your part. If you have a drill and it fits then a hole saw is the quickest and least effort https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-5-piece-hole-saw-set_…. If you have a multi tool already then that is the ideal option (because you can make the hole the exact shape you want), but I wouldnt buy a multi tool just for this
That saw is for Gyprock…
The teeth are pretty aggressive, so it'd take considerable effort to cut chipboard. No impossible, but not ideal.TBH I'd probably just wrap a Hacksaw blade with tape to make a handle and go at it with that if the electrical options weren't possible.
No, you can definitely use it for wood (I’ve done it many times). If you are worried about that particular saw blade then buy the multi set https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-3-in-1-multi-saw-set_…
Next question is where is the water mains tap
Jigsaw. John Kramer is very good at construction and engineering, so if you call up Jigsaw he should be able to expand that hole for you easily. Just don't kick any puppies or anything in front of him…
Quick and messy: Sledge hammer (the big one) or an axe
Slow an accurate: nail file
Something in-between: see comments from otherseasier to buy a new house with a dishwasher installed
Plaster saw will do it easy
A rasp, perhaps.
Otherwise a cheap chisel and just drill a few holes to guide it.
Holesaw or a spade bit with a drill or impact driver and if there is no space for the drill use a 90 degree attachment.
Hire a beaver and lay down peanut butter in strategic areas
Just google imaged beavers with peanut butter and just got fired from work. Cheers.
Make sure to cut the hole on a Sunday. Going rates for a plumber on Sunday is $420.
Does that include the first 1 minute of actual work?
What sort of inlet pipe and tap are you trying to get through that HUGE hole. Most inlet pipes I have seen are like https://www.bunnings.com.au/products/bathroom-plumbing/plumb…
The new dishwashers have a cutoff solenoid for water leaks that wont fit through existing cut outs.
Sounds like one of the water inlet pipes I had for a washing machine, which is only huge at one end and he other is like an outdoor size fitting of a few CM's. If this is the case then the smaller end will fit though the hole.
The problem seems to be that there is no outlet shown by op as to were the inlet is connect to the outlet that should be in the wall.
The correct tool is a plunge base laminate router with hole template.
It's a shit spot though, I would free hand it with a drywall cutout tool. Will eat through whiteboard.
alternative to cutting.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/enduraseal-150mm-silver-lead-fre…
Put the narrow end thru the hole attach to inlet pipe then attached to tap
Had exactly the same problem with probably the same existing hole. I just used a big drill bit and went to town with it to match the shape of the solenoid, then using a small chisel and pliers cleaned it up.
Blowtorch. Can’t obstruct if it’s no longer a solid.
hole saw on a drill