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Title: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: codenamed on August 03, 2009, 07:33:42 am

So Im recreatinga new Cp for my knonami 4 player cab. I have the replacement cut but with one problem the back of the Cp needs to be cut at an angle to butt up to the cabinent. Now do I need a miter saw or a table saw or somthing different to make this cut? I have about 130 dollars and would like to get somthing today as I will probably make a few more panels in the near future.

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: saleem on August 03, 2009, 08:57:30 am

if you have a router there should be bits to do this,something like a chamfer bit.a mitre saw wont be 100% accurate and means you will still need to plane down as well.jigsaws should cut angles of 45 degrees.
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Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: drventure on August 03, 2009, 10:03:09 am

From some of the comments around here about the Bosch jigsaw, sounds like it'd do the trick and much more.

I've got a look out on craigslist for one in my area.

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: cboy on August 03, 2009, 07:00:54 pm

I picked up a 45degree chamfer bit for my router, i plan on trying it out next time i need a 45degree angle

its prob just me but i have a hardtime cutting 45's with the jigsaw (its not the jigsaw)

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: Epyx on August 03, 2009, 09:23:44 pm

I have tried the router and jigsaw path but nothing did angles as effortlessly as when I finally got a table saw...set width...set desired angle...feed wood.

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: Chadwick on August 04, 2009, 03:26:49 pm

Most definitely a table saw.  What you are cutting is a bevel, not a miter.

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: Paul Olson on August 04, 2009, 04:24:57 pm

I have made that cut, and a table saw is definitely the tool for the job. Second best would be a circular saw and a straight edge.

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: mj147 on August 04, 2009, 05:52:50 pm

I have a router and 45 deg chamfer bit but I prefer to use my table saw.

Now that I think about it I dont think Its big enough to do 3/4" thick boards at 45 deg



mj147

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: codenamed on August 05, 2009, 10:42:56 pm

I know its cheap but will it work for my control panel making http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100058430&N=10000003+90401+502949

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: Chadwick on August 05, 2009, 10:55:01 pm

Sure, if you're not a serious woodworker, and don't earn your living with your tools, that saw will work just fine for you.   The blade you use will determine the quality of your cut much more than the saw will.  If you're just a hobbyist, no need to spend $500 on a table saw.  That's a good price, and most Ryobi tools are better than people think.

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: Epyx on August 06, 2009, 10:28:42 am

codenamed...it is cheap and is also the same table saw I have hehe....cheap but as chadwick said, with the right blade its "just fine".

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: codenamed on August 10, 2009, 08:24:30 pm

Bought a craftsman off of craigslist worked like a charm.

Title: Re: Tools for cutting angles which do I need
Post by: Beretta on August 22, 2009, 02:02:43 pm

how did it turn out?

im in the same boat as you was, infact i'll need to do the same control panel.

i'll probably try a couple of the methods mentioned, im gonna buy a router, have a jig and a circular, but no table saw.

i can always recommend ryobi, i've always been pleased with the quality and value of their tools compared to some of the bigger names they do the the same job and although i love craftmen hand tools i've had bad luck with their power tools and they only warranty those for a year, only their hand tools have a life time warranty.