what kind of table saw do I need for MDF?

I want to start buying some proper tools, as tools make all the difference when making an enclosure, etc. I am trying to find out what kind of table saw I would need to cut an angle in the edge of MDF (for making a box with a slanted front for instance). Also, a lot of cheaper (since I don't want to go broke buying stuff) table saws only seem to cut up to like 23", but obviously a box can easily be wider than 23", so what do I need or how would I make a nice straight cut that's say 44" or something. Thanks

Most shops will build a large table and flush mount the table saw into it. So that 1 person can cut a full sheet. Certified Security Specialist

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but how do you cut the big pieces to build the table to cut big pieces? this is the real question my friend!

I'm a finish carpenter and cut big sheets all the time. An easy solution to cutting huge sheets is to just get a 4' X 8' of particle board or somethng hard and smooth, and using a handhend skill saw, cut a slit with the blade somewhere in near the center or left or right the sheet. Cut the slit just a little bit wider then the blades thickness and width. Next screw on the handheld saw ( corded not cordless they overheat way to fast) to the sheet and flip the sheet over so the blade is facing up. Next I get something really straight and not flexible more MDF... Aluminum...something with a straight edge.. and screw it perfectly parrallel to the saw blade at whatever width you need. You can also cut a few extra slits in the sheet "table" to move the saw to other locations on the board. And as for gluing the piecesd together use poluyurethene glue and nothing else.

bluetruck wrote: but how do you cut the big pieces to build the table to cut big pieces? this is the real question my friend!

The sheet on sawhorses and use a router to build the top. You should already have a tables saw if you are building the table and you would use that for all other pieces.Certified Security Specialist

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