Cut hole for washing machine waste pipe in kitchen unit side

[Eejay]

Hi,

I need to create a new hole for my washing machine waste pipe as it currently gets squashed by the built in dishwasher next to it.

In photo attached current pipe goes through hole at the top and you can see is squashed. I need a hole like the lower one to feed the waste pipe through as I cannot feed through the existing lower hole as it is too low.

I think the unit sides are MDF, my question is how best to make another hole like the existing low hole but higher up? I am worried if I drill a hole and try to saw or file it big enough for the hose, it will split the MDF.

I am a total novice as you can tell so any help much appreciated!

Thanks
Ed

 

[Tigercubrider]

it shouldn't split.
Possibly easier to enlarge the existing hole using a jig saw or pad saw.

You can probably tuck the hose under the cabinet and up the back, no need to make a new hole (if the hose is long enough)

 

[CBW]

I agree, it shouldn’t split, and agree if you remove that last section of unit at the back, it should fit better.