Patching 2" holes in T-11

[Joelk]

I bought some used Mini-Barn style sheds and the prior owner had run wiring from one shed to the next through 2" PVC pipes. I have run the wiring underground and now have some 2" round holes to patch.

It does not need to look perfect, just not too crude.

I might try to make some plugs using a 2" hole saw. I would need to caulk the perimeter and 1/4" center hole, but would probably look OK.

Any prefabricated caps/plugs(photos/links) that would look OK?

Any other suggestions?

 

[Dustball]

Cut a 8"x8" section of T-11 and clamp it down on top of some plywood onto your drill press. Use an adjustable circle cutter to get the exact size you need.

 

[Zeke]

Here's what I do: make a plug and insert with glue. Mix bondo and apply thin coat over the patch. Wait a bit until it is starting to set, not too long, and drag a whisk broom or something similar over the bondo in the direction of the saw marks.

Done well, you'll never see the patch. You can also drag the patch across a running bandsaw blade but this takes much care. I use a screw in the back above center to hold the little piece. There will still be a visible circle.

 

[D45]

Patch in matching 2" piece, using liquid nails........fill it spots with wood putty, and paint over

 

[jhelrey]

Caulk one of these in.... and then paint.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JWZB05S/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[rsanter]

Metal electrical box blank
Use a bead of caulking on the back side before attaching

Bob

 

[MushCreek]

I would make cover them with something decorative (plaque, bird house, sign?) rather than try to make the hole disappear.

 

[premierplayer]

bore a 2" hole in a scrap piece of wood/plywood

you've just made a simple jig

now clamp bored scrap to the working piece

remove the 1/4 pilot bit from you hole saw

bore the new plugs having no center pilot holes

 

[Alchymist]

Caulk one of these in.... and then paint.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JWZB05S/?tag=atomicindus08-20

$15 for 4 plastic plugs?

 

[Joelk]

Thanks for the replies.

When I started this project I did not have an adjustable hole cutter.

I do now, I got one that that has a 3/16" pilot drill.

The holes turned out to be 2.5". I cut plugs slightly larger than 2.5", then put the plugs on a screw with a smooth shank at the top(so they could rotate while on sander) and sanded them to a slight taper on a belt sander.

With the taper, I was able to get a very snug fit, kind of like a tapered cork fits in a hole. I then put a backer piece inside the buildings and put screws through the pilot holes to lock them in place.

Not an invisible repair, but the holes are well sealed and IMO the plugs look OK.