How about buy a large diameter auger bit or spade bit?

Jim

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Bob Blick
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:38 PM
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Subject: Re: [EE] Cutting holes in thick uPVC pipe caps

On Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:06 +0000, "Philip Pemberton"  wrote:
> (EE because "making stuff" is part of engineering :P )

Yes! Someone who gets it!

> Short of "buy a new holesaw" (apparently *not* stocked by the local=20
> B&Q), does anyone have any ideas how I might be able to cut these holes?

Immerse it in a pail of water to keep it cool and then use your dremel
or drill multiple holes in it.

Cheerful regards,

Bob

P.S. don't electrocute yourself in the process!

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