Hi there

I am new to woodworking and have been making a bookstand/book rest for my mum.  The back which supports shelves has a hole type handle at the top, to move the whole piece when required.  I cut the hole out using a fret saw, tidied up by paring with a chisel and have put a chamfered edge on using a chisel.  Is there a more neat way to achieve the desired result which is a handle which is comfortable.  It is a long octagon, ie the ends are shorter and made of three “steps” , there are no curves, so I guess that rules out our routers.  It is made from 22mm oak.  Any ideas most welcome.