Valleyscorsa
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What tool would i use to cut curves out of mdf, a router or a jigsaw? Want to make a custom parcel shelf and need to cut a large semi circle into it.
Cheers, Jamie 
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jr
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jigsaw  use router to shape up edge you have cut with jigsaw
[Edited on 04-08-2004 by jr]
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Drew
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for the best job
jigsaw to make a template, then sand the template up and use the router
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Valleyscorsa
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Thank you!  they both looked like they did the same job, im such a amateur!!!
Cheers jr
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Valleyscorsa
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o right so, the router goes round the edge ive cut then
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Drew
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you wont be able to control the router without a template
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Valleyscorsa
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Okay, so ive totally got the wrong idea of what these tools do!!! Can a jigsaw cut curves or only straight lines?
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Drew
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curves or straight lines
depending on how good you are with it, you can get a pretty good finish
dont try to turn too tight corners with it thou
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Valleyscorsa
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Thats cool, its quite a gradual curve so should be ok, so as long as i take my time and allow for some error, i should get a pretty good finish with the jig saw. its mdf anyway so is quite easy to sand down, plus im carpeting it, thanks alot guys
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