Which tool for cutting out shapes in mdf

[fernando]

Hi

Which is the best tool to cut out straight lines in MDF - as here on this radiator cover

http://www.carrickcooperage.co.uk/#837X939

Whilst I know a circular saw will do it to a degree is there any other simpler more built for the job tool do the trick - would a router go all the way through the wood, say on a 18mm board?

cheers.

 

[r896neo]

do you want to try and cut a piece of mdf like that surround? If so a combination of a jigsaw and circular saw will be more than enough. If your worried about not getting things straight clamp a straight edge to it to use as a guide. The edges could then do with either sanding a round on them or a profile cut on them with a router.

If you want to try and cut something smililar to the grill, forget it.

 

[big-all]

for strait lines

plunge saw best tool for the job
circular saw next
table saw next
router and 4 or 5 passes next
jigsaw next

for curved lines jigsaw
then router using the template you made with the jigsaw

and as r896neo says forget the fret work its done on a 7 ton press