I'm DIY building a large number of big wooden planters out of 2x2 stock.
I'll need to crosscut 100s of boards, fairly accurately.
My current tools are:
Crosscut hand saw
Jigsaw
I'm aware that the 'proper' tool for the job is a chop saw or mitre saw, however once this job is done I'm unlikely to have a similar job around the house, so spending £100s on one seems excessive, especially since they aren't exactly small.
I *might* make more use of a table saw, since I also do some woodwork projects which would make use of the ripping capabilities however I've never never been able to justify the cost or frankly the space in my small workshop for one.
My concern is that even if I spring for a £300 compact table saw that cutting 4m lengths will require removing the guide and manually feeding the board which kind of defeats the purpose....
I've looked at renting both however given spare time limitations I might be working on this over a period of weeks so it would cost more than buying one outright.
Does anyone have any smart ideas?
Thanks
Jim
I'll need to crosscut 100s of boards, fairly accurately.
My current tools are:
Crosscut hand saw
Jigsaw
I'm aware that the 'proper' tool for the job is a chop saw or mitre saw, however once this job is done I'm unlikely to have a similar job around the house, so spending £100s on one seems excessive, especially since they aren't exactly small.
I *might* make more use of a table saw, since I also do some woodwork projects which would make use of the ripping capabilities however I've never never been able to justify the cost or frankly the space in my small workshop for one.
My concern is that even if I spring for a £300 compact table saw that cutting 4m lengths will require removing the guide and manually feeding the board which kind of defeats the purpose....
I've looked at renting both however given spare time limitations I might be working on this over a period of weeks so it would cost more than buying one outright.
Does anyone have any smart ideas?
Thanks
Jim