Cutting A Square Hole In Log Siding

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Cutting a square hole in log siding.

Check out a demo of housecall pro here. A rotary tool is the best tool for cutting siding that is already hanging. The block as a guide mark the vertical cuts in the siding with a utility knife. Set the depth of the blade to about inch and cut the lap siding in small increments.

Hold the siding firmly while you cut it and close the jaws of the snipper only about 2 3 of the way on each cut. The edges of the drill bit should touch the sides of the square but not go past it. Between each cut adjust the blade depth so it is deeper by inch. Set the block aside and use the knife to carefully cut away the siding along the top and the marked sides.

Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using. Using the line you scored with the hammer and chisel as your cutting guide use the circular saw to cut along the length of the line.