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Madman:
Here's what I did... I basically drew the pattern out then used a hole saw on all of the curves (mine didn't have many) then cut the straight lines with a Ryobi 18 volt circlular saw with a clamped straight edge... Worked like a charm!

I also used a pattern bit for my router as well... this also works well but you need a template to start with..
krick:

--- Quote from: KrawDaddy on October 10, 2004, 09:25:06 pm ---Absolutely a router for everything except beveled cuts.

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You can even do beveled cuts using chamfer bits...

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_chamf.html

Though you might need to clamp a piece of wood underneath to give something for the bearing to run on.

- OR -

You can clamp a piece of angled wood to your piece and use a flush trim bit to cut a bevel...

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_patrn.html



KrawDaddy:
Good Point!  Ive even built jigs and shimmed the router to cut a bevel and a curve at the same time.
the3eyedblindman:
for ur large straight cuts, definately a circular saw, its real quick, and gives u perfectly straight lines, as long as ur blade isnt dull. A jigsaw is ok, but the blades arent as strong and it takes more time. i was making a cut with a jigsaw and my blade bent alittle so i got a messed up edge. Id only use the router for ur slot for tmolding. Thought Id try and help, thanks.
javeryh:
Crap!  I ordered the 3-wing slot cutter and the 1-1/8" forstner bit from MCLS already - I guess I'll have to place another order for the straight cutting bit!
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