Cutting A Square Hole In Log Siding

Hold the block up against the siding s lower or butt edge and using.

Cutting a square hole in log siding. Drill and countersink pilot holes for screws in two opposite corners. 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 block as a guide mark the vertical cuts in the siding with a utility knife. The edges of the drill bit should touch the sides of the square but not go past it.

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. A rotary tool is the best tool for cutting siding that is already hanging. This not only makes a cleaner cut it also makes the snips easier to use. Cut the square place the drill with the point of the bit at one inside corner of the square.

Check out a demo of housecall pro here. Set the depth of the blade to about inch and cut the lap siding in small increments.