Dec 10
Can I use a jigsaw to cut cedar pressboard?
Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 in Do It Yourself (DIY)
kleinpau asked:
We’re trying to build a cedar closet and we need to cut the cedar. Unfortunately, we don’t have a circular saw. We do have a jigsaw. Will the jigsaw be too rough for the cedar (and thus break the wood) or will it work to make our dimensional cuts?
We’re trying to build a cedar closet and we need to cut the cedar. Unfortunately, we don’t have a circular saw. We do have a jigsaw. Will the jigsaw be too rough for the cedar (and thus break the wood) or will it work to make our dimensional cuts?
Thanks!
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Friday, December 12 5:52 pm
Yes, just cut the piece from the back side so you don’t chip the face side, provide you are using an up stroke blade.
Monday, December 15 3:46 pm
Yes, with a fine toothed blade. Tape the cutting edges and cut from the back side.
Monday, December 15 8:28 pm
u can use a jigsaw, just buy he correct blade for it….more teeth on the blade the smoother cut…..go to lowes and they can help u get the right blade…….
lic. gen. contractor
Wednesday, December 17 4:02 pm
Why don’t you just go buy a couple of hand saws? One for cutting along the grain, and one for cutting across the grain. Cedar is soft wood, and a good hand saw will make quick work of it, give straight cuts, are inexpensive, and easy to store. You don’t need extension cords, or ear plugs. Cedar dust can irritate some people, so wear long sleeves, and a cheap dust mask.
Warning: Use of hand tools may promote healthy exercise, and result in fewer missing fingers.
Saturday, December 20 9:59 pm
fine tooth blades should work fine
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