My step dad suggested it when I asked for his jig saw. Its easier to get a straight line but I'm not sure about it. What's the weapon of choice for most?

 

I used a variable speed Jig saw with a fine tooth blade 14tpi used to cut plexiglass and stuff. Jig saw will give you better control when you make the angles or turn the saw - problem with a skill saw or circular saw is that while you will get a straighter line, it'll be hard going around curves and won't give you much control. Just my

 

I used a jig saw.

 

I did a mild trim on mine with a 4" high speed grinder with a cutoff wheel on it . worked great. Dont even consider the skill saw!

 

Im much more comfortable with using the jig. Really just wanted to show this to my step dad so he didn't interfere lol. Thanks guys. I'll try to get some pics up this afternoon.

 

I've done it several times with a saws-al and get a blade of appropriate length. Lots more power, & easy to control

 

I did mine with a 18v Ryobi circ saw. Looks great and very nice cuts.

 

I triimed the front ofmy flairs today and used a small coping saw. Worked great actually.

 

I used a dremel with a guide.

 

Hmm. Didn't think to use my dremel. I gotta get the right bit. I'm gonna try this.