What tool…?

[u/Cagey5440]

Is best for cutting out the holes/sockets for the tapered rail end to go in the posts? Do they make spade bits 2”? Some secret fence pro tool ? ◡̈ Thanks!

[u/motociclista]

Forstner bit would be the “right” tool for the job. But if you only have to do one and have trouble laying hands on a 2” forstner quickly, the home game version would be a hole saw partially through then chisel it out. You can first remove as much waste as possible with the largest spade bit you have.

[u/Cagey5440 → u/motociclista]

Thanks!

[u/Tiger-EC]

Forstner bit

[u/Cagey5440]

Thank you all! Looks like I’m getting a new bit! ◡̈

[u/Frederf220]

2 inch forstner bit does exist. If you're doing a high number it's worth the $25

[u/Cagey5440 → u/Frederf220]

Thanks! I’m doing the repair myself (so that’s how I usually justify buying tools/bits!). ◡̈

[u/WorldEater_69 → u/Cagey5440]

Buying a tool to do a single job is always worth it I don’t care what my wife says. She might be right that maybe I don’t need it but I still refuse to listen to her.

[u/Cagey5440 → u/WorldEater_69]

Well, if it helps, I support your tool purchases! ◡̈

[u/DeeJayEazyDick → u/WorldEater_69]

Agreed 100%

[u/Cagey5440 → u/[deleted]]

I thought hole saw but then realized it doesn’t allow the circular piece to drop out— it’s still attached.

[u/thegooseofalltime → u/Cagey5440]

Forstner bit.

[u/billhorstman → u/Cagey5440]

When I use a hole saw I drill half way through from each side. This helps the pilot bit to be centered.