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what type of saw(s) to use for box building?

Old 05-10-2006, 02:53 PM
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You can do everything you need with a jigsaw.

Now if you want to get into some precision and speed then you need to look at adding at least a circular saw, and then again with the addition of a table saw. At this point you should add a router too for holes.
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Old 05-10-2006, 05:03 PM
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I went out and got a cheap table saw from canadian tire, 100 loonies for it. Ive only used it for making one sub box, but im glad i still got it, saved me alot of cutting time
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Old 05-10-2006, 08:08 PM
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I have to agree allthough with some practice you can get a very straight cut with a sircular saw, I use them all the time but you will always get a straighter cut and better seal with a table saw.

it is good to have an extra person there to help support the MDF as your running it through the table saw though.
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Old 05-10-2006, 08:53 PM
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or you can just get home depot or rona to cut it for you. Last time I was there, the first five cuts are free, then 50 cents per cut after that. If it's a simple box get them to do it. All you have to do is figure out the cuts on a piece of paper in order to minimize the number of cuts.
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Old 05-18-2006, 12:34 PM
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ya but the shops ya buy the wood from cuts them short or cuts them too long - that has happen to me many times so i just cut it myself with a jgsaw
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Old 05-20-2006, 12:40 AM
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Use a chain saw LOL. I use a circular saw, also known as a skilsaw (the ones with a laser guide are nice to keep the lines str8) and a jig to cut out my speaker hole/s.


Originally Posted by Joetopping
wondering what kind of saws i'd need to build a box.
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Old 05-20-2006, 01:06 AM
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Skill saw for me and to do the odd trim with a jig saw. A dremell tool works for holes too. A table saw would be nice but there is no room in my garage for that.
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