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mrdragon

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 2:47 PM / IP Logged

Hi guys,

Just wondering is router a good tool for cutting straight line???

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 3:36 PM / IP Logged

I've never tried. A nice table saw is better. Edit: even a crap table saw is probably better.

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winston_smith

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 3:40 PM / IP Logged

Simple answer no. Get a skill saw (cheap) or a table saw(expensive but better) Sears has the new skill saws that use a laser to help keep the cut straight.

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TheSaint421

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 4:04 PM / IP Logged

it will work just fine, as long as you set up a straight fence for the router to follow. you will lose more material using the router opposed to a table saw, but if it's all you got, it will work just fine

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NowYaKnow

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 4:32 PM / IP Logged

"Just wondering is router a good tool for cutting straight line???"

A good tool? No.

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Asmodeus

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 4:59 PM / IP Logged

Its a pain to set up....and saint is right you lose a lot of material....I would definatly recomend investing in a good table saw....And a suggestion get one with the Vacum attachment the dust is hell on the sinuses....And it will keep your shop cleaner...

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TheSaint421

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 7:08 PM / IP Logged

don't get me wrong, if I had a circ saw, or a table saw the router would be last on my list, but I was just saying it could be done if you needed it too, thats all.

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Posted: November 28, 2004 at 9:27 PM / IP Logged

It will work fine for cutting a straight line, but is wasteful. Table saw or circular saws are the best for regular cuts.

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