Someone recently showed me their Fein tool that I think would do well
for cutting out small samples w/out burning the wood. Particularly good
for dutchman repairs.

http://www.right-tool.com/fems63xlmuva.html

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Becker, Dan wrote:

>Also, all of the paint specialists I have worked with use a Dremel tool
>with a 1/16" diameter x 3/8" long burr, to cut out a little cube of wood
>any size needed. (it burns the wood, making smoke, and in my opinion too
>much of a fire hazard)
>
>John Leeke, Preservation Consultant
>

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