Elsbeth Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I am building the Willow I got from overstock.com. I'm veering into bashdom...I am using some pre-made windows and will need to cut slightly larger openings to get them in. I have a dremel, but can it cut wood like the wood in these kits? Is there another tool you would recommend? Is there anything that will make this easier? Probably not...*sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Is the house glued together? If you can lay the wall down flat, you can use a utility knife/box cutter to enlarge the openings. It takes a bit of patience, but it can be done fairly easily. Be sure to use a SHARP blade and change them often. It's the slightly dull blades that slip and inflict bodily harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Is there another tool you would recommend?A steel straight edge, a utility knife and LOTS of new, sharp blades.Is there anything that will make this easier?Trust me, this is a shockingly easy method.a dremel, but can it cut wood like the wood in these kits?Mounted securely horizontally with a steel saw blade it could, but the utilitu knife method is probably just as fast and doesn't use electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzKathyP Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I just did this (actually, I cut out a whole new window opening) and used a battery operated Dremel with a cut-off wheel. Now, whether this is intended to be used in this manner is another question, :lol: but it worked really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 OMG, are you lucky your cutting wheel didn't shatter & send shrapnel into unprotected body parts (don't ask) or kick back and cut something other than the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa_F Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 On my Adams kit I decided I wanted to use a pre-made door & window after I glued the shell together :lol: I used the sander on my dremel & just sanded the window/door openings until the premade pieces fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I use my jigsaw to make my windows bigger, then a razor knife for any details that need to be trimmed (like if I need to make it a smidge bigger or trim splinters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 NOthing is glued, so I can lay it down flat...sounds like utility knife is the way to go. Thanks for all the help, folks - it is always reassuring to check with the experts. :lol: 11 window openings means a lot of blades but hopefully not too much blood... <cue music of dread> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I use a utility knife (box cutter) I just score the area a couple of times and out pops the unwanted wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 11 window openings means a lot of blades but hopefully not too much blood... <cue music of dread> Just keep on changign those blades. A dull knife is the cause of many dollhouse injuries in my house :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I used the exacto to do this as well. I also just wanted to share: I usually just look at the avatar to see who wrote a post but Kathie and Jenn, your avatars (from a quick glance) are so similar i keep getting confused! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I use a steak knife. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I also just wanted to share: I usually just look at the avatar to see who wrote a post but Kathie and Jenn, your avatars (from a quick glance) are so similar i keep getting confused! :lol: There will be a quiz in the morning. heheheheheeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 There will be a quiz in the morning. heheheheheeeee :lol: I will be sure to study all night! ...Kathie: chair on left Jenn: chair on right Kathie: chair on left Jenn: chair on right Kathie: chair on left Jenn: chair on right Kathie: chair on left Jenn: chair on right Kathie: chair on left Jenn: chair on right... OK I think Ive Got it! Dont go mirroring the images for the exam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I use my scroll saw to cut window and door openings...... Windows are ezy! Just make your window and drill a pilot hole, insert blade and cut out! Makes quick work of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Remember your utility knifeblade has TWO sides, so you can flip it before you have to discard it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I did door opening to allow prehung doors to be fit in-with a sharp exacto. Do be careful, I also cut a knuckle, as I got impatient! Lucky I always use sharp new blades, it didn't hurt nearly as much as the old dull blade cuts do! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 I was thinking how much I admired Kathie's avatar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Jenn, what could be more inviting than a chair in a warm, cozy room ... I suspect that both of us like to entertain friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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