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clanggedin:

My in-laws gave me a gift card to Home Depot for X-mas and I'm not sure what would serve me better. I would like something that will let me cut a complete cab out using just that tool. I know that I can't cut the slots for t-molding using the spiral saw, but all around which one would serve me better?? Has anyone cut out a complete cab with a spiral saw?



gobuchul74:

I tried cutting MDF with my spiral saw, and broke two cutting bits.  I consider it a tool of limited usefullness.  I just finished my cab and I'd have to say the three most important tools I had were 1. Circular Saw, 2. Cordless Drill and 3. Router.

Bones:

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clanggedin:

I know there are tons of guys that have cut out their whole cabs using a router. I was going to get a circular saw, but I thought I would get more out of a router or a spiral saw.

Money is not an issue, I just don't want to have to buy 10 tools for 10 specific purposes. I would just rather get one or two tools that can accomplish all of them.

jace055:

I have a "Roto-zip".  It works great on drywall and tile and everything the commercial says it will do.  Ever see it cutting a stright line the entire length of an 8 foot piece of MDF :o ? No.  I got it beacuse I was a car audio installer and  I would use the circle cutting attachment, which would work great.  It wil not cut slots for T-molding and it will not countersink joystick or trackballs.   I would get the router much better all around tool.

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