I would like to cut out wooden letters for my daughter's name to put on her wall instead of paying money for the precut ones. Would I be better off using a scroll saw or a jigsaw? I don't have a workshop so I'm also trying to keep that in mind. I think I will be using wood that is between 1/2 inch and 1 inch in thickness. Thank you
2007-11-15 14:59:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You would have more control with a scroll saw. A jig saw may be more cumbersome to control. I recommend a jig saw in cutting out sinks from counter tops, or large curves. Also jig saws are usually handheld, which means the piece that you're cutting needs to remain stationary. With a scroll saw you are able to manipulate the piece of wood with greater accuracy. The two scroll saws I'm familiar with, the Ryobi and Dremel, can sit on a table.
2007-11-15 17:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by fidel410 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A scrolling jig saw is the best of both though more expensive than a standard jig saw. A scrolling jig saw has the ability to rotate the blade in very tight cuts....perfect for letters and other intricate cuts.
2007-11-15 15:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by paul h 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 Inch Wooden Letters
2016-11-14 03:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a small router with a bushing to guide the router bit through a pattern would be the way to go for that project. A router is about the most versatile handheld tool you can own, you would be able to make perfect edges of all shapes and forms, and do things only limited by your imagination. Pick up a router use book too and have fun!
2016-04-04 03:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would suggest a jig saw. Also for convenience, cut the name out in one piece rather than as individual letters. .
2007-11-16 01:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by neologycycles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a jigsaw if this a one time thing a scroll saw if this is going to an ongoing thing. A good jig saw will cost as much as a cheap scroll saw. and a go jig saw is more versatile(and you will use it more)
2007-11-15 15:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a jig saw.
Pre drill your holes so the blade will fit into the wood and saw from there.
Good luck!
2007-11-15 15:05:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would use a scroll saw...they have more controll and usually a finer blade...
2007-11-15 23:15:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋