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Idigguns · 07-13-2003, 06:03 PM

You already have some good answers here. I agree... Jigsaw with a 32 to 36 tpi blade set on high speed, masking tape to protect the paint, Dremmel for intricate cuts and sharp turns. Either have the cut you're making very close to the edge of the table OR put a scrap piece of wood under the panel to help eliminate the jumping around. Keep a good grip on the saw and press down firmly, also. Another thing to remember to eliminate scratches, cut the panel from the inside. That way if you do scratch the paint, it'll be on the inside where no one will see it. When finished, clean up the cut with a file. You can check my web site for other tips if you like. Good luck with it. Be sure to post some pic's when you're done.

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Idigguns Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S. Florida Posts: 1,230	You already have some good answers here. I agree... Jigsaw with a 32 to 36 tpi blade set on high speed, masking tape to protect the paint, Dremmel for intricate cuts and sharp turns. Either have the cut you're making very close to the edge of the table OR put a scrap piece of wood under the panel to help eliminate the jumping around. Keep a good grip on the saw and press down firmly, also. Another thing to remember to eliminate scratches, cut the panel from the inside. That way if you do scratch the paint, it'll be on the inside where no one will see it. When finished, clean up the cut with a file. You can check my web site for other tips if you like. Good luck with it. Be sure to post some pic's when you're done.