I am just a crafts person trying to miter a piece of 45 degree molding. I have a miter box but my wrist is to weak to cut the molding. I don't want to invest in a miter saw for the few projects I do. What are my alternatives. Would a jig saw or reciprocating saw work? Thanks.
2007-10-18 18:18:15 · 5 answers · asked by Lynda S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you know I saw this teeny miter saw (electric chop saw with a miter box) at harbor freight tools and it wasn't expensive and was just the right size for crafts. But for regular miters, yes you can use a jig saw for it, just remember to mark your angles first and taping your wood might not be a bad idea to help prevent chipping (depends on your blade though). I wouldn't go with the recip saw as it might get a bit messy, hard to handle, and off of the mark- could try a band saw as well :o)
2007-10-18 18:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use a fine tooth saw with your miter-box
and take your time.
A fine cut is easier on your wrist.
2007-10-19 09:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cutting it with a table saw could be kinda dangerous cause the blade is spinning toward you and could sling back some pretty sharp chuncks of pvc in your face, it would be safer to use something else. If you are working with this for a living , I would invest in ratcheting pvc pipe cutters . They range up to 2 inch pipe and cut clean and quickly. [work like bolt cutters]You can find them from about 10 to 30 bucks depending on the sizes at lowes or home depot. Home Depot has the better selection where I live.
2016-03-13 01:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
borrow an electric miter saw or rent one.
2007-10-22 14:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jig saw would be the better option for finer work.
Mark your cut, but leave some room for sanding after the cut.
You probably won't get a perfectly straight cut either...so be prepared to sand it down to what you need.
2007-10-18 18:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by powhound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
Why not have a friend/relative make the cut for you.
Folks won't help unless you ask.
Alternatively, go the jigsaw route, with a fine-toothed blade.
2007-10-18 18:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by omnisource 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-01-25 10:21:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could use a dremel with a cutting blade and a jig.
2007-10-19 01:14:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋