I have 1"x2" pine boards that are 15" long. In one end of each board, I have to cut out a 1/2" x 2 1/4" notch. I've already made the 1/2" cuts. How do I made the 2 1/4" cuts? (I only have a hack-saw and a hand-saw).
Have you got a chisel? That would work. It sounds like you're trying to cut a dado - a U-shaped cut in the board, rather than an L-shape, on which you could just start cutting right in on the end. Lacking any other tools I'd say your best bet is to continue to cut 1/2" cuts between the original two, leaving a small bit of wood between each cut. Then you can take a butter knife or something and break off the little chunks.
JP
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Make a few more crosscuts between the two ends, knock out the pieces with a hammer and clean up with a chisel. Cutting along the 2 1/4" line with a razor knife or chisel will insure a clean break when you knock off the pieces.
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