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Woodworking Tools??
Admin:
if you have money, i recommend getting a bandsaw or a scrollsaw . . .
Somchaya:
Actually, I recently got a Dremel tool and found it really useful. It takes a little getting used to, but it can cut, sand and drill all in one. And, it works on a whole range of material, from wood to plastic to stainless steel (I think). I've only tried it on HDPE and plywood so far, but it cut those really well. It's not terribly accurate for straight lines and stuff though, although that may be because I lack the right attachment part, or something like that.
555 timer chip guy:
I would recommend a coping or fret saw they are small inexpensive and they make very persist cuts. you can get on at www.garrettwode.com for about $30.00
555 timer chip guy:
--- Quote from: Admin on February 24, 2007, 08:44:17 PM ---jig saw:
qualitatively speaking, HDPE is a little easier to cut than wood . . . but it depends on what kind of wood . . .
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but remember if it is soft wood or cut thin a jigsaw will tear up the wood and not make a vary fine cut.
Brandon121233:
Basically if your cutting any straight part with it, just clamp down a thick metal ruler/guide the distace from the edge of the jig saw foot to the inside of the saw blade, then just keep the jigsaw tight up against it for a surprisingly accurate cut. For circles its a little trickier, if the size of the circle doesn't really matter that much find like a circular lid thats a little smaller than what you want the circle to be, and use the above method of keeping the foot up against the guide. If you need to have it a specific diameter and cant find a lid to be a guide, use a thumbtack with a string and pencil on the other end like a big compass to draw an accurate circle, then just follow the line very slowly and it should come out pretty smooth, just sand it down. For any other squiggly line or what ever, just trace it in pencil and follow it slowly. You can get pretty good results with a jigsaw if you practice and know how to use it properly.
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