The desc says that it works to cut holes for ceiling lights. Has anyone tried to do so? Are the holes the right size for ceiling lights?
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I have one that I bought to make corn hole game boards. I think 6 inch might be a larger hole than needed for a ceiling light. Quality was good for the price.
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Recessed ceiling lights come in multiple sizes, so IF you had a recessed light kit with a 6in diameter housing, then yes this blade would cut the hole. It is designed for use on cornhole boards, and I have used it to cut through a half inch piece of birch with no issues, so I have no doubt it can handle some drywall. However, your local lowes or Home Depot will carry the proper hole cutters for any size of light you need.
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I didn't cut holes I used it for cornhole boards and the pins holding the arbor broke after third use. It will prob last longer for drywall. I don't recommend it for wood though.
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This was the main reason I purchased the Big-Reach. While nothing in the set is designed to accomplish the tasks you described, I made a tool from a paint roller, for which there are items in the set to attach it to the pole, to hang lights on existing hooks. A word of warning; I fell placing the hooks on a high part of the house and broke several things including my neck so be very careful if you use a ladder to place hooks. The tool I designed is made to simply lift light strings to the existing hooks. Since it is adjustable from about four feet to twenty-three feet, it can be used to place both low and high lights. Good luck in getting your lights hung for a very special season. This was the main reason I purchased the Big-Reach. While nothing in the set is designed to accomplish the tasks you described, I made a tool from a paint roller, for which there are items in the set to attach it to the pole, to hang lights on existing hooks. A word of warning; I fell placing the hooks on a high part of the house and broke several things including my neck so be very careful if you use a ladder to place hooks. The tool I designed is made to simply lift light strings to the existing hooks. Since it is adjustable from about four feet to twenty-three feet, it can be used to... » Read More This was the main reason I purchased the Big-Reach. While nothing in the set is designed to accomplish the tasks you described, I made a tool from a paint roller, for which there are items in the set to attach it to the pole, to hang lights on existing hooks. A word of warning; I fell placing the hooks on a high part of the house and broke several things including my neck so be very careful if you use a ladder to place hooks. The tool I designed is made to simply lift light strings to the existing hooks. Since it is adjustable from about four feet to twenty-three feet, it can be used to place both low and high lights. Good luck in getting your lights hung for a very special season. « Show Less
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Yes but you will need to cut out hole using wood drill and tools for wood. I used a metal cutting tool specific to this type light hole. Took 5 min.
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These are designed for display cabinets and not for ceiling. The hole is a direct fit on my three displays, replacing halogen lamps.
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It's actually a bit small for that...that's the same reason I bought it, but it has not worked out very well for me. The light is very bright, but only if it is directly over your work.
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I dont think cutting extender would work...The wiring runs through the extender and is also the attachment piece for the bottom. When shopping I saw the same light by same company that was flush mount versus this semi-mount model.
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Hi, it's not made to drill little holes but if you do it slowly and they are small holes, you should be okay. Hope this helps.
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We just screwed it in and it worked beautifully. check the contacts otherwise???? Good Luck - FYI we used it outdoors in a ceiling socket. If you are using it in a lamp that may be problematic?
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It's been several months since I mounted my TV to my bedroom ceiling and can't remember the with of the mounting holes, but that sound about right. I was amazed how well it worked. Good Luck.
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I also have a hollow ceiling in my basement. These lights worked perfectly for me. I cut holes in the drywall, ran wiring, and inserted the lights in the holes. They clamp directly onto the drywall. Very nice.
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Hi, I cut it with hack saw where is not threaded , install rod first to get exact measurement from ceiling to top of the rod atfter cut just tighten with small screw inside holder.
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I believe that the lightahead is a little bigger that a regular bulb. Also depending on how recessed the area is you might lose some of the spread of the light but I think it would still work.
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Nancy, We used this on a skylight to reduce possible damage to paintings hanging below. As far as I can tell, it doesn't cut down any light (or glare) as it is clear. Ted
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I used a 1 3/4 inch hole saw. The bezel is 1 15/16. I initially tried a smaller hole but with the springs that hold the light in place, it wouldn't clear the hole.
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Kelly, I didn't like these pins either. We just put them through the holes and tried to pinch them shut as tight as possible. The light is beautiful when its up and assembled.
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I couldn't remember off the top of my head, but this is from the detailed description: Outer Diameter: 10.75"- Cutout Diameter: 9.375"- Mounting Depth: 3.6"There is a template in the box that you can use to cut out the hole. I put them in drop ceiling tiles and it worked perfect.
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Very simple. To take down fluorescent you would have to disconnect wiring. To put this up you would have to connect the wiring. To think of far fetched problems---maybe the hole in surface of let's say the ceiling was cut longer rectangular, as is the shape of fluorescent fixture and the replacement is a shorter square shape as is the replacement, the hole would show and that would need repairing. Other than that if electricity and attach box is there for fluorescent, the smaller fixture is definitely not a problem.