Cutting Square Holes

Posted: April 13, 2009

"What is the best piece of equipment you can buy to cut a square hole in a piece of wood and what is the best way to cut a square hole?--any size from 1/2" to 2" square?"

Submitted by: rwhayes323

WWGOA Editor Response
There are many ways to cut a square hole. One method is to layout the hole and drill away most of the waste using a Forstner bit whose diameter is as close to the hole's width as possible. If the hole goes all the way through the work piece, then use a scroll saw to cut the square sides. If the hole goes only part way through the work piece, then use a chisel to cut the square sides.

Bruce Kieffer
Contributing Editor

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