Posted November 21, 200519 yr well i have all my measurements on my mdf and i have chualk glue screws and and the stuff i need.. but i have a skill saw or whatevers,is there anything that u prefer that i should use beside a skill saw cuz i dont know if theres certian saws that will make it look better or anything like that.. what do yall think?
November 21, 200519 yr well i have all my measurements on my mdf and i have chualk glue screws and and the stuff i need.. but i have a skill saw or whatevers,is there anything that u prefer that i should use beside a skill saw cuz i dont know if theres certian saws that will make it look better or anything like that.. what do yall think? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Most of the time if you buy wood (MDF) from home depot or lowes they will cut it for you. After 5 or 6 cuts they will carge you like 25 cents a cut.Figure out the mesurements you want then subtract the size of the wood. Then have them cut it for you. Makes it simple that way. Last option would be invest in a table saw.
November 21, 200519 yr Author well i have all my measurements on my mdf and i have chualk glue screws and and the stuff i need.. but i have a skill saw or whatevers,is there anything that u prefer that i should use beside a skill saw cuz i dont know if theres certian saws that will make it look better or anything like that.. what do yall think? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Most of the time if you buy wood (MDF) from home depot or lowes they will cut it for you. After 5 or 6 cuts they will carge you like 25 cents a cut.Figure out the mesurements you want then subtract the size of the wood. Then have them cut it for you. Makes it simple that way. Last option would be invest in a table saw.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>well homedepot (thats where i bought it)they said they wouldnt cut it they would only cut it in half they dont do exact measurements.. if i took it to lowes would they cut it or do u have to purchase the wood there for them to cut it
November 22, 200519 yr Author they wont do it if i dont purchase it there..is a table saw easier to use then a skillsaw ? Edited November 22, 200519 yr by Jordantyler
November 22, 200519 yr A good tablesaw is a must for any good woodworker. The Skillsaw(I'm assuming you mean circular saw) will get you by as long as you get yourself a straightedge and some clamps for a guaranteed straight cut. My myself will rip everything first with the circular saw (only because I don't feel like fixing my table saw), then finish everything with the trusty router.
November 22, 200519 yr Author A good tablesaw is a must for any good woodworker. The Skillsaw(I'm assuming you mean circular saw) will get you by as long as you get yourself a straightedge and some clamps for a guaranteed straight cut. My myself will rip everything first with the circular saw (only because I don't feel like fixing my table saw), then finish everything with the trusty router.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>what do clamps look like like the kind ur talkin bout?
November 22, 200519 yr Get C clamps, not the crappy ones that are spring loaded.Sometimes if you get a jerk they wont cut it, all depends on the employee
November 22, 200519 yr Author Get C clamps, not the crappy ones that are spring loaded.Sometimes if you get a jerk they wont cut it, all depends on the employee<{POST_SNAPBACK}>kk thanks!!
November 22, 200519 yr Yes, you can go to places that have "cheap" tools and get really good sets of C-clamps on the cheap. For a straight edge, I use a piece of 3/8" flat stock steel 50" in length, 2" wide. Gives you a good surface to clamp onto, and is thick enough that you don't have to worry too much about it bending easily or warping. Measure accordingly for your blade curf (blade thickness), and the distance away from your saw's base and place the straightedge there, clamp into place and you're ready to cut.
November 22, 200519 yr Author Scrap piece of MDF works well too.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> well im glad yall are sooo much nicer and helpful then the guys over at ca.com... i have alot of mdf left so thatll be good!
November 22, 200519 yr Author Scrap piece of MDF works well too.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> well im glad yall are sooo much nicer and helpful then the guys over at ca.com... i have alot of mdf left so thatll be good!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>do yall like that jack frost guy? isnt he a member over here?
November 22, 200519 yr frosty, just dont look at his face and you will be fine.He is a member hereHe is a tad
November 22, 200519 yr Author frosty, just dont look at his face and you will be fine.He is a member hereHe is a tad <{POST_SNAPBACK}>he helped me and all but hes kinda seems like he knows to much and im to stupid..
November 22, 200519 yr Author frosty, just dont look at his face and you will be fine.He is a member hereHe is a tad <{POST_SNAPBACK}>hahah never seena pic of him
November 22, 200519 yr frosty, just dont look at his face and you will be fine.He is a member hereHe is a tad
November 22, 200519 yr frosty, just dont look at his face and you will be fine.He is a member hereHe is a tad
November 22, 200519 yr frosty, just dont look at his face and you will be fine.He is a member hereHe is a tad <{POST_SNAPBACK}>he helped me and all but hes kinda seems like he knows to much and im to stupid..<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Many people originated from ca.com and the majority of the nOObs ther have an attitude that they know it all and when you try to help them, they don't appreciate it or just don't follow and want to argue. Whole different ballgame over here.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yep.He is was treating you like your average n00b on ca.com
November 22, 200519 yr Author Yep.He is was treating you like your average n00b on ca.com<{POST_SNAPBACK}>haha i got that alot there i hate that place what forums are u a member at?
November 22, 200519 yr WE have a girl on the forum? Oh boy, the hawks are going to circle. Expect to have all your questions answered in a more than timely fashion.
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