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Wood Cutting Question
SNAAAKE:
i am a jigsaw fan and i am gonna try jigsaw for angle cuts..thanks for that pic Amra. :)
Thats an idea right there :D..however anyone trying with circular saw,DONT ! :o
Its VERY risky with circular saw(angle cuts).
I will post how my cuts go after I am done with it..
shmokes:
That's a new one to me...
I've never heard of it being particularly risky (more than usual) to make angled cuts with a cirular saw. On the other hand I don't know anything about woodworking, so I'd love for someone who does know to comment...
Xphile:
--- Quote from: SNAAAKE on March 31, 2003, 04:13:00 pm ---Thats an idea right there :D..however anyone trying with circular saw,DONT ! :o
Its VERY risky with circular saw(angle cuts).
--- End quote ---
not true, if your bed angles like the above pic, you can use a
circular saw all you want.
Wienerdog:
A circular saw will give you a more accurate cut than a jigsaw. A jigsaw blade _WILL_ flex. It may be an acceptable margin of error, if you aren't wildly particular.
If you can't borrow a circular saw from a friend or neighbor, you could always rent one. You can probably get one for $10 to $15 for a day. Check at some local stores for a saw on clearance, and check at garage sales. I picked up a nice Black and Decker circular saw for $15 on clearance at Walmart a couple years ago.
Sasquatch!:
--- Quote from: SNAAAKE on March 31, 2003, 04:13:00 pm ---Thats an idea right there :D..however anyone trying with circular saw,DONT ! :o
Its VERY risky with circular saw(angle cuts).
--- End quote ---
NO. Most circular saws will allow you to make mitered cuts (like what Xphile posted). I would most certainly not try to "prop up" a circular saw to do it, but it's perfectly safe to do it with a circular saw that's made for it.
SNAAKE, I know that your intentions are good - and I don't mean to rip on you too badly - but please don't pass off completely erroneous information if you don't know what you're talking about.