Toggle, rocker or other type?
If it's a toggle required, the front face of the timber can be counterbored to accept the nut.....a rocker switch will grip in the rectangular hole required but may need a spot of adhesive to keep it tight.
Maybe there are other surface mounted types available?
John
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