Will this hole saw work for doubling Trio compartment size?

Welcome to the internet's gathering place for Purple Martin enthusiasts
Post Reply
Royals76
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Jun 25, 2024 10:32 pm
Location: SW Mo

Reaching out to those with experience in doubling Trio compartment size with a hole saw.

1) I have a brand new 3" Milwaukee "HOLE DOZER" hole saw with arbor. It is labeled as "multi-material". Wondering if this will work for cutting a hole between compartments in my Trio Grandpa and Trio Grandma.
2) Will I need to completely disassemble the house to perform this operation?
3) And if I need to disassemble the house, what type of backing material should I use for drilling (if necessary)?

Thanks in advance!
Royals 76
Top
daveh
Posts: 761
Joined: Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:40 am
Location: Kingsville Mo.

Royals 76 I used a 2 inch hole punch in my houses about 15 years ago. I punched the walls twice to make an oval hole, 2 inch by 3 1/2 inch. Haven't had any problems since doing this. I think a 3 inch saw will tear the heck out of the wall unless you take house apart and use a good solid backer.

dave
PMCA member
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Purple Martin Forum”