"James "Cubby" Culbertson" wrote in message
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"Walter R." wrote in message
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I need to cut a 3/4" hole in a piece of engineered flooring. The hole
needs to have very clean and sharp edges.

Harbor Freight sells a diamond hole saw set for 6.99 (# 32399). Will a
diamond hole saw make clean cuts in wood, or will it chew up the edges of
the hole?

Is there anything that would work better than a diamond hole saw? An
auger bit or a Forstner bit?

Thanks

--
Walter
www.rationality.net

Do you really expect anything from Harbor Freight to give you a perfect
hole? I wouldn't.
A diamond saw will not work well in wood. Go to Lee Valley's website and
order yourself either a
3/4" Forstner or brad point bit. The forstner will mandate a much
steadier hand (or drill press) but should give
you a superior hole.
Cheers,
cc

I bought the HF Forstners in a weak moment. They didn't even have an edge
or any sharpness to the lead edge of the tooth. Save yourself the headache
and follow the suggestions of the others - especially the suggestion to
drill half way and then, complete the hole from the other side. You will
need to have your drill straight so the the intersection of the 'two' holes
is accurate or you will have a ridge in the center.