We have used a 1-inch diameter hole saw to take cores from rotted window
sills. That worked fine.



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From: John Callan [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 10:55 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [BP] Plug Cutter?



I used a plug-cutter bit on my drill, hoping to take a nice clean piece out
of a log that would keep the finish layers intact.  It didn't work.  The
first several rotations destroyed the finishes.  Nice hole, but not what I
was after.  Yes, I can and have taken samples with pocket knife.  I'm sure a
scalpel would work marvelously.  But, I was so hoping for something neat,
tidy and uniform.



So, is it the wrong tool? Wrong speed? Or lack of skill with the tool?



-jc


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