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How do you make intricate cuts in wood?
A jigsaw tool is the grand master of cutting shapes in a variety of materials. All you need is the right blade. We’ll show you how to use this versatile power tool for cutting intricate shapes and for making compound and bevel cuts in boards and other materials.
What saw should I buy first?
A jigsaw is great for cutting curves and shapes, and it can also be used with a guide to make straight cuts, which is why this is the first power saw you should own. Unless you plan to rip long sheets of plywood, a jigsaw is preferable over a circular saw.
What’s the best way to cut a piece of wood?
Mark the point on the wood where you want to cut. Measure how long you want to cut the piece of wood. Then use a pencil and a straight edge to draw a line where you want to make the cut. You can just draw a straight line across the wood even if you’re cutting at an angle.
What’s the best way to cut a circle?
This simple router trammel is easy to build and allows you to cut a perfect circle. For circles up to 6 ft. across, use a piece of 1/4-in. plywood, MDF or hardboard that’s about 4 ft. long and at least as wide as your router base. Start by removing the base plate from your router and clamping it to one end of the trammel material.
What’s the best way to make a curve in wood?
Bent plastic wood makes a perfect curve. Clamp blocks to a 2×2 and spring-fit a length of 1×2 plastic wood between them. Adjust the position of the blocks to change the curve. Often you can simply “eyeball” the best curve for the job by bending a piece of wood and using it as a template.
What’s the best way to cut a trammel?
Screw the trammel to the center of your workpiece and cut out the circle with your router. Make two or three passes in a counterclockwise direction. Whether you’re building a frame for an arched opening, making curved brackets or fashioning arch-top casing, marking and cutting curves is part of the process.