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| markrvp:
--- Quote from: Samstag on May 04, 2005, 12:52:26 pm ---I want to add my vote to the router method. --- End quote --- |
| str1der:
Another suggestion that really made things easy for me. When cutting a large heavy piece of MDF, instead of trying to use saw horses go to Home Depot and get a 4 X 8 sheet of that pink foam wall board. It's about 2 to 3 in. thick. Lay it on the ground then lay your MDF on top. Set your circular saw balde depth so that it doesn't go all the way through the foam. This gives you excellent support so that the MDF doesn't sag and bind your blade. You also don't have to worry about cutting your saw horses in half. ;) |
| armax:
I agree. Not all tools are equal. You truly get what you pay for with tools. there is a HUGE difference between a quality jigsaw and 19.99 jigsaw. Same for circular saws. If a 1.5" piece of wood is causing a great strain with a circular saw, the problem lies with the particular saw. My hypoid circular cuts through 1.5" like paper. |
| DrewKaree:
What the heck is a hypoid? Is that the brand name? I've never heard of one, that's why I ask. |
| markrvp:
Here are the tools I used to cut the sides of my cabinet out of MDF. For those shopping for tools, I can recommend these as good for the job. The blade on the Circular Saw is a Freud that works great for MDF. Use this blade for MDF or cross cuts on wood. More Teeth = Better finish cut. Do not use this blade for ripping. |
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