What type of electric table saw is used for fine cuts like the owls?
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Hi there, its not the specific saw that makes the difference when it comes to fine cutting, its the blade. If you purchase a fine wood blade the teeth are very small and closer together.
A table saw is use for straight cuts. For pattern cuts a jig saw would be best.
Hi Maribeth. You would want to use a jig saw for small detailed cuts.
If the owls are a flat piece of wood then a scroll saw would work best and the easiest to use
A scroll saw is operated much like a sewing machine....and can make nice curvy complex cuts. I donated mine away with a downsizing.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19377996&KPID=15216359&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Craftsman_-_DT&pla=pla_15216359&k_clickid=731e236c-eb50-4a00-afda-fa098557d62d&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6PmO_e-O2AIViI2zCh29dA3dEAQYAyABEgKLkPD_BwE
Heres a video
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yqX9UO1L8zk
A jig saw is a portable battery or electric saw with a vertical reciprocating blade. Here is a photo of one.