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  1. 22nd September 2004, 11:10 PM #1
    dzcook
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    ok anyone out there got any ideas how i can cut down a 42 mm d moulding ( i think its called d moulding has a rolled edge at the top ) to 32 mm i dont have a table saw nor access to one

    been racking brain to work out some way to clamp it and have a saw guide to make sure its straight need to do about 15 mtrs all up can cut it into smaller pieces

    have just had thought of maybe nailing it down to a old bench and putting a extra length beside it to give me level area would this work also would the power saw be to to rough to get a smooth cut or would the router be a neater finish or the jig saw ? ( not that i have ever been that successful with the router never can work out which way it should be moving pulled or pushed and never been able to get a neat cut )
    ok hope some one cvan give me a idea here

    thks david
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  3. 23rd September 2004, 06:52 AM #2
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    How rural are you? We have a Magnet Mart in our rural town. They have all the gear and are quite happy to do various jobs, like trimming doors and refacing second hand timber, etc.
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  4. 23rd September 2004, 09:46 AM #3
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    dzcook,
    David,

    I'd use the router - as you mentioned you had one - but you seem unsure of how to use it.
    Get out the instruction book that came with it!

    Okay you haven't got it anymore! - go to the library and find any books you can on routers/routing. Discard any that have any sort of sexual connotation.

    Read what you have got and I'm sure you will have then got the information you need to start.

    Practice on some scrap first - that'll give you more confidence.

    When you are happy with your results - Go for it!!

    Sure you can get someone to help you or pay them to do it for you but I find the fun comes from getting yourself out of the problem and even if it is less than you might have wished it is the doing that gives the satisfaction.

    This craft is about learning and it needs to be hands on. If you are still unsure then post again or PM me and we'll help all we can. If you are close by here give me a call and I'll do what I can - got both Table Saw & Router Table with bits/blades to do it on either.
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  5. 23rd September 2004, 01:23 PM #4
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    As wombat47 has already pointed out see if you can find a cabinet maker or or sawmill/hardware store to do it for you. It's been my experience that most of these pro's are only to happy to help out. I suppose it makes a change from the regular stuff and they get a kick out of helping you out.
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