Cutting a hole???

[newb420]

Can anyone tell me how you could cut a circular hole in the center of a flat piece of wood. Is this really hard or am I just really high and having problems thinking?

newb420 Reviewed by newb420 on 10-10-2006. Cutting a hole??? Can anyone tell me how you could cut a circular hole in the center of a flat piece of wood. Is this really hard or am I just really high and having problems thinking? Rating: 5

[the yeag]

well after you draw out your circle use a jig saw, a sawzall, or even a skill saw....it is very easy..but considering you posted this, mabye try a hand saw..drill a hole big enough for the blade and start cutting

[invision]

jigsaw is the easiest way you simply drill a hle big enough for the blade to fit and cut your circle

[TheGreenFog]

Depends what size hole you are making. If it is 1/2" or smaller, like for wires or something, you can get a "boring drill bit." That works beautifully for small holes. If you dont have anything else, and you are trying to make a bigger hole, you can still use this drill bit to make several holes around the edge of your big hole, then shave off the rest with a hand saw! It's not as precise as a jigsaw, but not everyone has one of them, and trust me, you can even screw it up worse if you let that get away from you.

Happy drilling! Dont get bored! I crack myself up...

TGF

Edit: They also make "saws" that attach to a drill that will make a 4" hole or larger even. They're not dirt cheap but maybe worth it. I'll try to find a pic to post.

[TheGreenFog]

They are called "hole saws" oddly enough.

[the yeag]

damn fog..nice job you should work at home depot.

[BlueBear]

Yeh, use the hole saws my self, have about 15 of them, come in handy. Invest in some if you are going to be a cab grower, they are really a good tool to make things so much easier.
Adieu

[oturbojoeo4o]

+1 for the holesaw makes perfect intake holes for PVC tubing

[jamstigator]

Ebay has holesaw kits pretty cheap; that's where I got mine. Bigger selection and better prices than I saw at Home Depot. Although it's possible that I got a cheap kit that won't stand up to rigorous long-term use. But that wasn't a concern for me, since I just needed to drill like half a dozen holes total, and it was totally fine for that.

[TheGreenFog]

damn fog..nice job you should work at home depot.

LOL. I forgot about this thread. Hope you got your hole woes solved, newb420.

No, I dont work at HD. Not even close. Love building stuff tho.

TGF