One Great Tip » Workaround: Make Any Size Hole
I know circle cutters aren't a lot of money. But the thought of a steel arm swinging around at face level with a knife makes me nervous. Besides, that single blade tends to tear up the grain around the hole.
Buying a dedicated hole saw for every size you may need is an expensive proposition. Instead, I grab a spade bit, my rabbeting bit, bearings and a pattern cutting bit to make just about any size hole I want.
Here's how it's done:
I know circle cutters aren't a lot of money. But the thought of a steel arm swinging around at face level with a knife makes me nervous. Besides, that single blade tends to tear up the grain around the hole.
Buying a dedicated hole saw for every size you may need is an expensive proposition. Instead, I grab a spade bit, my rabbeting bit, bearings and a pattern cutting bit to make just about any size hole I want.
Here's how it's done:
6 Comments
Great idea. Where can I find different size bearings for my rabbeting bit?
Dave, Thank you for this posting. It is one of the most valuable procedures I have read in 3 years.
Great technique, I will certainly use it.
I think I have a great idea that I have not seen displayed for slicing small logs (10-12 inches). If you are interested I would be pleased to share my idea. Stuart
Stuart- You can send your tips to editor@wwgoa.com G
Hi I currently get the WWGOA DVD's and I have purchased all but one so far. I'm interested in registering for the website, but I just wanted to be sure I won't start getting duplicate DVD's. Thanks, Jim Turcott