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A way to add a hole to your silicone toy

Machine play has only recently been growing in popularity, and since 2018 a hole cast into the base has even been an option on SquarePegToys®. But there are a lot of toys already in peoples’ collections and there are growing requests for any way to add a hole to the toys they already have.  So in the spirit of what SquarePeg is all about, I got to work trying to find a solution.

I first tried all kinds of cutting tools and drills I could find on the market, over a dozen in all, but everything chewed up the toy rather that cut it.  Soon enough I realized I would have to create my own tool that was uniquely adapted to the properties of silicone.  This video is the result of that work and will show you how to do it yourself.

Watch the SquarePegToys® DIY Tip video as it explains what you need to do to make this custom cutting tool to be able to add a hole to your silicone toy with any common drill. Be advised certain toy sizes may not work with this technique, so check the circumference and length of the toy where the hole is going to make sure there is at least 1/2″ (1.25cm) all around and a 3″ depth.

The hole is designed to accommodate any type of adapter that relies on vacuum to hold a toy on, just be aware this will make your toy a bit more girthy when the adapter is inserted.

When a hole is made with this technique, you can reduce damage to the silicone material, but it will void any warranty on the toy. Do so at your own risk and when no other option is available to you.

All my best,
Scott