Constructing a toy box?
Question:I want to construct a wooden toy box for my kids because I couldn't find one in the size I wanted.
What is the best saw to use in cutting the wood to right measurement
I want something light weight, electric and can be operated by a woman. I have done alot of DIY projects in the past and I will like to give this one trial.
Answers:
The best saw for cutting straight and to the currect size would be a stationary table saw. Yes you could use a circular saw if you had to which would be my second choice for straight lines. The jigsaw it you had to make a lot of turns in your cuts. There are a couple projects that come up in a google search of toy box projects. You could modify one to suit yoru needs. You'd also like rounded edges that you get from a router.
The box I made I used the tablesaw, router & jigsaw.
This is a fairly simple plan to do yourself..
http://www.ronhazelton.com/images/pdf/to...
Here's the supplies you'll need.
http://www.ronhazelton.com/howto/toy_che...
Hope this helps!
Probably the best in your case would be a circular saw and an edge guide. Skil and Ryobi make good saws that can be had fairly inexpensively (less than $50.00). Actually, I just finished a toybox for my grandkids. If you would like a copy of the drawing, email me, and I'll gladly send it to you.
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