Abstract: The instant invention is a hand hole inspection plug removal machine that includes a base plate, an alignment tool, and a head assembly. The base plate has a cutting hole and may be adapted to mount to a round object through a pair of rails attached to the bottom of the base plate on opposite sides. The alignment plug is adapted to align the center of the cutting hole with the center of a pre-drilled hole in the round object. The head assembly may be attached to the base plate and may be adapted to position a cutting tool over the center of the cutting hole and move the cutting tool up and down along the center line of the cutting hole. The head assembly includes a motor for spinning the cutting tool.