Re: Technique to make square hole???

Dec 23, 2003 1 Replies


I made a few clocks for Xmas presents this year and decided to make an


> opening in the bottom portion to place a picture in it. Unfortunately I
> could not think of a way to accurately cut a square hole in my workpiece. I
> ended up using a scroll saw to cut the rough piece and finished it off with
> a router. The edges are not exactly square but it is good enough. Anyone
> have any techniques or ideas for me to make a better cut? I have enclosed a
> picture for reference.
>
> Thanks
> Richard
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Poked a rectangular hole through this piece of wood using templets and a plunge router. See picture link:

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entire process is in "The Router Book".

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