1. Use metal cutting blades in the jigsaw.
or -
2. Break to suitable length one of the hacksaw blades that work well for
you, grind a suitable end on it, and use it in the jig saw (watch which
way the teeth point!)
Run the jigsaw at relatively low speed to minimize heat in the sawblade
teeth.
3. Score the board with a boxcutter and straightedge and snap it - allow
a bit for sanding the edge smooth - wet/dry carbide paper and a flat
surface works well, or a stationary disc sander, if you have one.
Sanding cleans up a sawn edge nicely, also.
Norm
David McNab wrote:
> Hi,
>
> After switching to niponcio's method of using label backing paper for
> the TT, one major source of pain has gone away.
>
> Now for another painful area - cutting boards.
>
> I tried a jigsaw mounted upside down under a table - worked great for a
> few cuts, till the teeth wore out - I gave it up because I knew the cost
> of blades would quickly start to add up.
>
> Then, a hardware store salesman recommended I build a mitre box, and cut
> the board along-ways with a hacksaw. This works well - gets a very clean
> precise cut, but long (15cm/6inch) cuts take 5 minutes of hard sawing
> and gives me sore arms.
>
> I considered a band saw but those things cost more than I'm ready to pay
> at this time.
>
> Can anyone offer any better ideas for fast precise cutting of boards
> using cheap equipment?
>
> Cheers
> David
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