I made a mistake while drilling the hole for my door latch. I used a 22mm bit, but the hole needs to be 24mm in diameter and it's 67mm deep. I've heard about using reamers, but I'm unsure if a 24mm reamer would work for this issue. Am I stuck with using a dowel plug, or do I have other options? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Another option is to use a 24mm hole saw. To prevent it from wandering when you start drilling, you could make a small plug to insert into your original hole; this keeps everything centered. It’s a straightforward fix!
One effective way to fix this is to take a solid piece of scrap wood and drill your 24mm hole through it. Then clamp that scrap onto your door so that the bigger hole lines up with the 22mm hole. This will serve as a guide to keep your drill bit straight and ensure that you're drilling the new hole precisely where you need it.
Have you considered using a 'Step Bit'? These specialized bits are perfect for this scenario, as they can drill larger holes without wandering if you get the one that's 24mm max. It's an easy solution for your problem!
This method sounds really handy! I'll give it a try.