What kind of saw would I use to cut a shape out of a panel?
It's is a nice even cut trying to find out what kind of saw.
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What type of material? A rotary tool with a spiral bit would be great for thin or soft material.
– isherwood
12 hours ago
Is it just me or did the designer of that board have a hidden message?
– Brock Adams
11 hours ago
A router is another option. A lot depends on whether you have a template or not.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
The gentle inside corners imply mass production cutting methods, i.e. with a die or a laser.
– Spencer Joplin
3 hours ago
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What type of material? A rotary tool with a spiral bit would be great for thin or soft material.
– isherwood
12 hours ago
Is it just me or did the designer of that board have a hidden message?
– Brock Adams
11 hours ago
A router is another option. A lot depends on whether you have a template or not.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
The gentle inside corners imply mass production cutting methods, i.e. with a die or a laser.
– Spencer Joplin
3 hours ago
add a comment |
4
What type of material? A rotary tool with a spiral bit would be great for thin or soft material.
– isherwood
12 hours ago
Is it just me or did the designer of that board have a hidden message?
– Brock Adams
11 hours ago
A router is another option. A lot depends on whether you have a template or not.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
The gentle inside corners imply mass production cutting methods, i.e. with a die or a laser.
– Spencer Joplin
3 hours ago
4
4
What type of material? A rotary tool with a spiral bit would be great for thin or soft material.
– isherwood
12 hours ago
What type of material? A rotary tool with a spiral bit would be great for thin or soft material.
– isherwood
12 hours ago
Is it just me or did the designer of that board have a hidden message?
– Brock Adams
11 hours ago
Is it just me or did the designer of that board have a hidden message?
– Brock Adams
11 hours ago
A router is another option. A lot depends on whether you have a template or not.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
A router is another option. A lot depends on whether you have a template or not.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
The gentle inside corners imply mass production cutting methods, i.e. with a die or a laser.
– Spencer Joplin
3 hours ago
The gentle inside corners imply mass production cutting methods, i.e. with a die or a laser.
– Spencer Joplin
3 hours ago
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You'd want a hand held jig saw
Or a stationary band saw
or a scroll saw
You could also do it with a hand held coping saw
But it would be alot of work and difficult to get good square, smooth results with the coping saw.
It takes some practice & skill, and/or a good bit of sanding & filing to get those nice smooth cuts with either tool. You'll also need a drill & bits to drill out the tighter corners - either of the tools, with the possible exception of the scroll saw, will have some trouble cutting some of those smaller radius inside corners without drilling it out first.
answered 15 hours ago
CoAstroGeekCoAstroGeek
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Nitpick, but a scroll saw should work a bit better than that band saw even though they are very similar..
– UnhandledExcepSean
14 hours ago
You're probably right - I'll admit I don't have much experience with scroll saws. Added to the answer
– CoAstroGeek
14 hours ago
1
It doesn't help you much with the first one, but if I was trying to make multiples of something like this I would probablly use a router with an edge-following bit.
– Peter Green
9 hours ago
Yea, I agree. But probably well above the level of expertise of the poster.
– CoAstroGeek
9 hours ago
The jigsaw won't give a very smooth cut.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
add a comment |
It looks like you are dealing w/ a thin material. I think a Dremel tool would be able to easily cut thru it while providing the accuracy and maneuverability needed.
It is also fairly inexpensive as it is more suited for craft and lightweight DIY projects.
https://express.google.com/u/0/product/18390795439829211245_7899309295047230687_6136318
answered 9 hours ago
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You'd want a hand held jig saw
Or a stationary band saw
or a scroll saw
You could also do it with a hand held coping saw
But it would be alot of work and difficult to get good square, smooth results with the coping saw.
It takes some practice & skill, and/or a good bit of sanding & filing to get those nice smooth cuts with either tool. You'll also need a drill & bits to drill out the tighter corners - either of the tools, with the possible exception of the scroll saw, will have some trouble cutting some of those smaller radius inside corners without drilling it out first.
answered 15 hours ago
CoAstroGeekCoAstroGeek
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Nitpick, but a scroll saw should work a bit better than that band saw even though they are very similar..
– UnhandledExcepSean
14 hours ago
You're probably right - I'll admit I don't have much experience with scroll saws. Added to the answer
– CoAstroGeek
14 hours ago
1
It doesn't help you much with the first one, but if I was trying to make multiples of something like this I would probablly use a router with an edge-following bit.
– Peter Green
9 hours ago
Yea, I agree. But probably well above the level of expertise of the poster.
– CoAstroGeek
9 hours ago
The jigsaw won't give a very smooth cut.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
add a comment |
You'd want a hand held jig saw
Or a stationary band saw
or a scroll saw
You could also do it with a hand held coping saw
But it would be alot of work and difficult to get good square, smooth results with the coping saw.
It takes some practice & skill, and/or a good bit of sanding & filing to get those nice smooth cuts with either tool. You'll also need a drill & bits to drill out the tighter corners - either of the tools, with the possible exception of the scroll saw, will have some trouble cutting some of those smaller radius inside corners without drilling it out first.
answered 15 hours ago
CoAstroGeekCoAstroGeek
1,9351817
4
Nitpick, but a scroll saw should work a bit better than that band saw even though they are very similar..
– UnhandledExcepSean
14 hours ago
You're probably right - I'll admit I don't have much experience with scroll saws. Added to the answer
– CoAstroGeek
14 hours ago
1
It doesn't help you much with the first one, but if I was trying to make multiples of something like this I would probablly use a router with an edge-following bit.
– Peter Green
9 hours ago
Yea, I agree. But probably well above the level of expertise of the poster.
– CoAstroGeek
9 hours ago
The jigsaw won't give a very smooth cut.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
add a comment |
You'd want a hand held jig saw
Or a stationary band saw
or a scroll saw
You could also do it with a hand held coping saw
But it would be alot of work and difficult to get good square, smooth results with the coping saw.
It takes some practice & skill, and/or a good bit of sanding & filing to get those nice smooth cuts with either tool. You'll also need a drill & bits to drill out the tighter corners - either of the tools, with the possible exception of the scroll saw, will have some trouble cutting some of those smaller radius inside corners without drilling it out first.
answered 15 hours ago
CoAstroGeekCoAstroGeek
1,9351817
You'd want a hand held jig saw
Or a stationary band saw
or a scroll saw
You could also do it with a hand held coping saw
But it would be alot of work and difficult to get good square, smooth results with the coping saw.
It takes some practice & skill, and/or a good bit of sanding & filing to get those nice smooth cuts with either tool. You'll also need a drill & bits to drill out the tighter corners - either of the tools, with the possible exception of the scroll saw, will have some trouble cutting some of those smaller radius inside corners without drilling it out first.
answered 15 hours ago
CoAstroGeekCoAstroGeek
1,9351817
edited 14 hours ago
answered 15 hours ago
CoAstroGeekCoAstroGeek
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answered 15 hours ago
CoAstroGeekCoAstroGeek
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answered 15 hours ago
CoAstroGeekCoAstroGeek
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Nitpick, but a scroll saw should work a bit better than that band saw even though they are very similar..
– UnhandledExcepSean
14 hours ago
You're probably right - I'll admit I don't have much experience with scroll saws. Added to the answer
– CoAstroGeek
14 hours ago
1
It doesn't help you much with the first one, but if I was trying to make multiples of something like this I would probablly use a router with an edge-following bit.
– Peter Green
9 hours ago
Yea, I agree. But probably well above the level of expertise of the poster.
– CoAstroGeek
9 hours ago
The jigsaw won't give a very smooth cut.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
add a comment |
4
Nitpick, but a scroll saw should work a bit better than that band saw even though they are very similar..
– UnhandledExcepSean
14 hours ago
You're probably right - I'll admit I don't have much experience with scroll saws. Added to the answer
– CoAstroGeek
14 hours ago
1
It doesn't help you much with the first one, but if I was trying to make multiples of something like this I would probablly use a router with an edge-following bit.
– Peter Green
9 hours ago
Yea, I agree. But probably well above the level of expertise of the poster.
– CoAstroGeek
9 hours ago
The jigsaw won't give a very smooth cut.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
4
4
Nitpick, but a scroll saw should work a bit better than that band saw even though they are very similar..
– UnhandledExcepSean
14 hours ago
Nitpick, but a scroll saw should work a bit better than that band saw even though they are very similar..
– UnhandledExcepSean
14 hours ago
You're probably right - I'll admit I don't have much experience with scroll saws. Added to the answer
– CoAstroGeek
14 hours ago
You're probably right - I'll admit I don't have much experience with scroll saws. Added to the answer
– CoAstroGeek
14 hours ago
1
1
It doesn't help you much with the first one, but if I was trying to make multiples of something like this I would probablly use a router with an edge-following bit.
– Peter Green
9 hours ago
It doesn't help you much with the first one, but if I was trying to make multiples of something like this I would probablly use a router with an edge-following bit.
– Peter Green
9 hours ago
Yea, I agree. But probably well above the level of expertise of the poster.
– CoAstroGeek
9 hours ago
Yea, I agree. But probably well above the level of expertise of the poster.
– CoAstroGeek
9 hours ago
The jigsaw won't give a very smooth cut.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
The jigsaw won't give a very smooth cut.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
add a comment |
It looks like you are dealing w/ a thin material. I think a Dremel tool would be able to easily cut thru it while providing the accuracy and maneuverability needed.
It is also fairly inexpensive as it is more suited for craft and lightweight DIY projects.
https://express.google.com/u/0/product/18390795439829211245_7899309295047230687_6136318
answered 9 hours ago
Quoc VuQuoc Vu
874
add a comment |
It looks like you are dealing w/ a thin material. I think a Dremel tool would be able to easily cut thru it while providing the accuracy and maneuverability needed.
It is also fairly inexpensive as it is more suited for craft and lightweight DIY projects.
https://express.google.com/u/0/product/18390795439829211245_7899309295047230687_6136318
answered 9 hours ago
Quoc VuQuoc Vu
874
add a comment |
It looks like you are dealing w/ a thin material. I think a Dremel tool would be able to easily cut thru it while providing the accuracy and maneuverability needed.
It is also fairly inexpensive as it is more suited for craft and lightweight DIY projects.
https://express.google.com/u/0/product/18390795439829211245_7899309295047230687_6136318
answered 9 hours ago
Quoc VuQuoc Vu
874
It looks like you are dealing w/ a thin material. I think a Dremel tool would be able to easily cut thru it while providing the accuracy and maneuverability needed.
It is also fairly inexpensive as it is more suited for craft and lightweight DIY projects.
https://express.google.com/u/0/product/18390795439829211245_7899309295047230687_6136318
answered 9 hours ago
Quoc VuQuoc Vu
874
answered 9 hours ago
Quoc VuQuoc Vu
874
answered 9 hours ago
Quoc VuQuoc Vu
874
answered 9 hours ago
Quoc VuQuoc Vu
874
874
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What type of material? A rotary tool with a spiral bit would be great for thin or soft material.
– isherwood
12 hours ago
Is it just me or did the designer of that board have a hidden message?
– Brock Adams
11 hours ago
A router is another option. A lot depends on whether you have a template or not.
– Hot Licks
5 hours ago
The gentle inside corners imply mass production cutting methods, i.e. with a die or a laser.
– Spencer Joplin
3 hours ago