Hole saw trick - How to centre a hole saw

In this video we go through a little holesaw trick that allows you to drill bigger holes in your material when there is an existing hole that is bigger than the auger's drill bit.
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[@russagard2477]

Across the pond 74 years old and never “saw” this one coming great idea and it’s easy and works thanks!

[@michelethomas6689]

I love that you mentioned the auger. I found out the hard way that they do get really tight. In fact, I couldn’t get it off. I took it to two different hardware stores before one of the gentlemen had to use a vice and a wrench to get it off. I finally bought one of those that you recommended it cost me about 30 bucks, it is worth it!

[@Jo-Anne.Clarke]

This is the only fix I've ever found to enlarge a latch hole. I've been searching on-and-off for more than 5 years. Tk you soooo much!

[@ThreezeNiNja]

I have noticed in the past that smaller diameter hole saws were deeper than the wider ones. This makes total sense and saved me big time. Can't believe they didn't cover this in shop class.

[@jwross2798]

thanks! just the trick I needed to fix a door with an old sized bore hole. stay safe and best wishes!

[@srcastic8764]

So simple. Why have I never thought of this before? What a great solution to a common problem. Thanks for the tip!!

[@elvinbenjamin9640]

Well I jus looked at 6 videos of getting 4 holes I made in my twin subwoofer box bigger. Came across this video......and all I can saw is " absolutely brilliant " this one will stay with me.

[@BusterSnakehips]

Could you please link what arbor you are using? I have a starrett A2 and there isn't enough thread left to put another holesaw inside. Thanks.

[@harjtoor-gz7je]

Great explanation. Love it. Thank you.

[@peteklassen5338]

This just got me out of a pinch. Thanks for sharing the knowledge

[@robertwoods2505]

Great ideas and thank you for sharing them. Cheers!

[@chananimal]

I love the bloopers at the end!

[@aqueoushumour4504]

Very helpful mate, saved me a lot time, now subscribed! Cheers 👍

[@lindsaybeauvais7444]

Seems so simple after seeing it!, thanks

[@caliboicantonio5105]

thanks brother, I've had this problem many times.

[@lisastankus-destefano8571]

Great idea!!! Worked perfectly........

[@markpinther9296]

Ok, that was awesome! Thanks for sharing this idea.

[@ringostar4904]

Thanks, that's a great tip and well explained - Cheers

[@bisonpaul24]

This a great tip thanks, I have one question and that's is there a drill you recommend for this type of job?? Like power?

[@brucereynolds3679]

a great video and very very helpful

[@jayseeblueCurtis-cl7vz]

Thanks, saved me lots of time

[@Eschelonistic]

Only works if you're using the Sutton branded hole saws though, there is no thread on the other side of the auger for most other brands. The simplest trick is to just cut a square bit of plywood say 16-19mm thick to 200x200 or so and drill it out with the hole size you need then line it up based off of the measurements required 60-65/70-75mm pitch from the door edge etc. Clamp it over the existing hole and then drill away as the plywood is a guide. (Just done three doors using that method today).

[@markgoldthorpe6741]

Brilliant and so simple ... thanks

[@barrettready1713]

Thank you just bought an older house and the knock home is to small for a newer handle I think this will work

[@lostinthecosmos1456]

Will this work well with a metal door with a wood core?

[@katbos76]

This is genius. Thank you!

[@ronaldricks9558]

you can also take the hole saw bit out put the larger bit on and then put the older one back in and use it as the arbor

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Mine does not screw in the same way? Thank you! My saws don’t have those pin holes either!

[@stevegraham3817]

Another trick is to use washer, fibre washers, a piece or solder wound around the last thread, or the groove works even better.

[@MP-ju4ol]

What is the adaptor called? Thank you.

[@davesegalcairns]

Ridiculously simple. Why couldn't I work this out?

[@bkhogman7186]

Where can I find that bit

[@JonathonNeville]

start at 1:45.

[@tanselziyad1414]

Was helpful. Thanks

[@ab_crypto]

Great tip thanks mate

[@cogen651]

Very good, thank you.

[@ogatkinson6274]

Great tip, thanks.

[@motconheocon]

Excellent!!!

[@ryanmuir6338]

If your arbor happens to have enough length of thread you can double up hole saws, otherwise you need to get one of those "oops" arbors like the Starrett KA19-N

[@thomo2407]

Brilliant!

[@daveys]

Top tips!

[@mikmad8476]

Good stuff Thanks!!!

[@CleberLRamos]

Fantastic

[@julianosterhaus4694]

Unfortunately, the problem is that the larger hole lock usually has a longer backset so this will not work in that situation. For example, I have a small hole that has a 2 3/8" backset whereas the larger commercial deadbolt has a 2 3/4" backset that cannot be changed.

[@aitf99]

Most often there isn't enough thread on the mandrel to do this

[@mrtube827]

Awesome thank you, :)

[@Jugc0006]

Thanks

[@WiLL02724]

Nice intro

[@ants5824]

awsome

[@SolarEclipse777]

Very helpful tip. I just found your intro a bit long.

[@MP-ju4ol]

Love the video because it makes the task seem very do-able. However would help to just mention standard size holes in doors and standard increases in sizes these days. Also mention auger sizes, brands, or helpful lead to locate, like for handyman for dummies............like this dummy.

[@LabRat6619]

Now I know.
As a plumber I have cut some horrible holes

[@gilb5710]

Not all hole saws have extra threads!

[@hcdwinter6482]

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