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I've had to do this before and usually try to attach a piece of plywood so the pilot drill can get a bite for the hole saw to start.
This looks like a good solution, use a hole saw the same size as the existing hole as a guide with the larger hole saw mounted above it:

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Great idea Forest.
Wish I could say it was my idea but truthfully I stole (borrowed?) it from a boating forum.
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing.
(10-06-2018, 06:02 AM)folivier Wrote: [ -> ]I've had to do this before and usually try to attach a piece of plywood so the pilot drill can get a bite for the hole saw to start.
This looks like a good solution, use a hole saw the same size as the existing hole as a guide with the larger hole saw mounted above it:

[Image: attachment.php?attachmentid=81583&d=1538763233]

Forest, That's the beauty of this forum, with so many individuals from so many different  backgrounds and the willingness to share....it's amazing the results!