I need to cut a square out of wood.... wich tools i need? AND WHAT PROCEDURE I MUST TAKE TO DO THE CUT?

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I need to cut a square out of wood.... wich tools i need? AND WHAT PROCEDURE I MUST TAKE TO DO THE CUT?

Answer 1

You need a square to draw the cutout and a saw to cut.  What kind of saw depends on what the cutout will be.  If you need a square from a sheet of plywood or just a piece off of a board, a circular saw will work nicely.  If you need a square hole inside a piece of finished wood, where appearance is important, use a jigsaw after drilling starter holes in each corner of the cutout.  You can also make a cut inside a piece of wood with a Roto-Zip and a sabre cut bit, but keeping the bit in a straight line is difficult for a beginner.  Hope this helps.

Answer 2

How big of a square?

What kind of wood?

Is the 'wood' attached to something?

Do you need to cut THRU the wood, or just INTO the wood?

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Basic approach would be to use a saw of some sorts, but there are cases where I would prefer to use a router...we need more details, please.

I'll check back later to see if youve added anything, and perhaps be able to give you a more specific answer.

Good Luck

Checking back... still no details I see.

Well, lets take a guess....

If this is a 'through' hole you need to cut... youve got a few options...

You can use a jigsaw, but its easy to get a wavy cut with this type of saw... a circular saw will often give better results.  Routers are my first choice when cutting templates.  Procedure will be different with each...and there's no point in going into that, unless you can tell us what it is youre working on, and what tools youve got to work with.

If this is a 'pocket' , and not a 'through' hole, then a router is your best choice, whether its a large or small project.  You'll want to set up some guides around the perimeter, and double check the depth of the bit.  I'd use at least a 1/2" two-flute bit, carbide tipped.

Have Fun

Answer 3

How big must the square be?  If you are using a board, just use a carpenter's square or a 45-degree triangle to mark a true square with 90-degree corners.  Then, with a saw, cut away!

If you aren't familiar with power tools, maybe it would be best to go to the scrap bin at your local home fix-it store and just ask if you can have a piece of leftover trim.