Good little electric saw to start with?
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Hi..I'm a fairly newbie DIY'er, and my hubby is not at all into woodwork or anything. IS there a saw you would recommend to be able to cut wood...make a table top smaller, cut scrap pieces, etc?? Thanks!
8 answers
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You can do both straight and curved cuts with a jigsaw, Carolyn. It is my go-to saw for most of the crafts I do where cutting wood is required.
Barb Rosen
on Jul 18, 2015
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Thanks!
Carolyn Kelso-Bell
on Jul 18, 2015
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My very first saw was a jig saw. Cutting curved projects. Then a small(8 inch) chop saw. Twenty years later, I have grown into more advanced tools, but still remember my first saw!! My husband thought I was crazy when I wanted tools for gifts!!! You go Girl!!!
Phoebe, Crooked River Ranch, OR
on Jul 18, 2015
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The jigsaw will be your friend .... I'm still using my dad's .. all metal .. no plastic parts in it 'cuz it's an oldie...
Janie Todd
on Jul 19, 2015
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Thanks guys!!! I 'm gonna buy a jig saw!
Carolyn Kelso-Bell
on Jul 19, 2015
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Avoid the Skil brand! My B&D jigsaw has lasted since the late 70s...and I love my 18v cordless DeWalt reciprocating saw...
Pete Wells
on Jul 20, 2015
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I love my Ryobi tools. I started with the circular saw and drill about 4 years ago. Batteries interchange and tools are powerful enough for most DIY.
Linda Milligan
on Jul 30, 2015
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Thanks!
Carolyn Kelso-Bell
on Aug 19, 2015
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