Using this 2-1/2" hole saw I drilled several holes in the top board, three 2x4s in my walls. In the attic I have the top of the Drilled wall plate holes to make holes for the network cables.Had used a bit with a lenox drill extension which also worked fine.Use a 1/2" drill and cut a 2x4 through at a time...remove the cut one End cap off the drill bit and cut through the next 2x4....repeat until finished. I was pleasantly surprised at how sharp, fast and smooth the cuts were.