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cutting MDF which is better router or circular saw

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ShinAce:
+1 for circular saw and saw board(makeshift obviously).

I only use a jig for rough curves and speaker holes.

horseboy:

--- Quote ---Wrong way to build a cabinet, no. Wrong way to use tools, yes. Like I said, you have to know when to use which tools.
--- End quote ---

Touche

mccoy178:
I use my router on most every single straight edge.  A circular saw is good, but you can't beat the perfection of the router.  The only time I don't use it in some capacity is instances where the table saw was used on long cuts like my middle pieces.  Any exposed edge almost always makes its way to the router.  I use a jig saw to make the cut close, then I brad nail a guide on and voila, it's done within minutes.

Lilwolf:
Don't you have problems with going through router bits really fast?  I hardly ever use mine for anything but plunging.  And cutting 3/4" think always heat up the bits so much they start to blacken

but I have a cheap router, and buy cheap bits.  Do I need to spend more cash on the bits or router?

btw, circular saws work great and fast.  Then jigs for the corners...

mccoy178:
Wolf,
I've never had a problem with mdf.  The bits tear right through it.  I would say your problem probably lies with the bits.  I spent some decent money on the basics and they are great.  The 1/2" shanks are kick ass.  I have the $100 Porter Cable router.

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