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coasternuts:

I have the same issue only I got Lowe's coupons and I got the circular saw also, 7 1/4"  Craftsman, I'm hesitant to own up to this as I've already opened the package.  :-\

So, I'm going for the router.  However, I'm a novice with saws and such and somewhat scared to turn on the saw now after hearing the 4 finger problem.  BrokenBones, would you please let me know what to   watch out for?  Yikes!!



Bones:


--- Quote from: coasternuts on December 27, 2004, 09:38:57 pm ---I have the same issue only I got Lowe's coupons and I got the circular saw also, 7 1/4"
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Xiaou2:

lol @ BrokenBones1   ;D

  Ok here goes...

    A rotozip uses a smaller 1/8th " bit or something like that.   Its thin and can break fairly easily in wood.   
 
  However... Rotozip also makes a 1/4" bit which is thick - and fits into a Router!  : )   Cuts MDF like a hot knife thru Butter!   Ive cut a good deal with it - no sign of any wear.  I doubt youd break that bit.  (its labled as window/door - i think)

  However... my favorite tool is my tablesaw.

  It seems to get the most use out of all my tools.   Much much faster cuts, easy to use... decent accuracy.   Can cut metal by changing the  blade to the metal cutting discs.  Cut slots using a daido blade.
More durrable than a circluar saw (ive seen cir.saws get bent out of allignment too easily).   Less dangerous IMOP... as you can see the blade.   Fairly cheap ones go for 80 to 100$ - and work great.

 Every tool has a special advantage.   Eventually, you will probably want the specific tool for the specific job. Till then... I saw grab a tablesaw.  Or - if you really cant afford it... get a router w/ a 1/4" rotozip bit. 

  I suppose circluar saws are good - but Im just too scared to use those things.  I can envision all sorts of nasty accidents with em.
 
 
 
 


etoasty:


--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on December 28, 2004, 02:04:40 am ---Less dangerous IMOP...

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I'd have to agree that i don't know what i'd do without a tablesaw. Just please please please use a pushstick to guide the wood through if you decide to get a one clanggedin. If the wood ever kicks back then the hands somehow seem to gravitate towards that saw blade.  :police:

Bones:

I honestly think most accidents can be prevented by reading the user manual, using some common sense and have a tidy and clean work area.

People also forget the little things like hearing and eye protection which really are most important.

If you

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