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Permalink Reply by Dave Steingart on March 31, 2015 at 4:27pm

I've had pretty good luck using a multi-tool blade.

Permalink Reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry on March 31, 2015 at 7:03pm

You can also use a small router bit in a Dremel tool to cut the hole. Just go slow and use caution. A box cutter knife will work if you have patience and are careful.

Permalink Reply by Mike on April 1, 2015 at 3:13am

Thanks guys. I will try to figure which to try when I get home tonight. I tried the box cutter way and it is slow going....

Permalink Reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry on April 1, 2015 at 3:44am

Speed isn't everything. Sometimes it's better to go slow and enjoy the process.

Permalink Reply by Mike on April 1, 2015 at 8:49am

thanks guys.  yes i agree with slow and enjoy but it was no enjoyable just slow in this case.  :)  my blades though were not used and so a newer one would help and i will stop on way home and get some new ones.  i also do have forstner bits and might go that route.  And yes i have been making my cuts smaller and then expanding as needed with test fitting frequently. 

Permalink Reply by Joe Caruso on April 20, 2015 at 6:10am

I have an Xacto knife with a 1 inch mini saw blade I got years ago. I like it cause I can saw - faster than cutting with a sharp blade - and its relatively error proof.  I make pilot holes with a drill and then slowly patiently cut inside the lines and then file to size.

The closest thing I could find to it on the Xacto site was the #15 Keyhole blade X215 - 5 pack for about $9