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I am going to cut my TV cabinet down so I can place a new wide screen TV on top. I want to make 4 cuts (2 top of opening and 2 at bottom) then join them creating a smaller shelf and a large table top. I do not want to splinter the wood as I cut. How can I do this and what is the best tool. I have a jig saw and a circular saw.
Circular saw would be best. Set to not too high above surface of wood. Should cut clean. Sometimes if its too high you get splintering. I would not even go near the jigsaw. Obviously table saw with level surface would be best. But I think you will be ok with circular. Slow and easy, keep steady and don't stop anywhere through the cut.
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Kirk Ryan
Expertise
I can answer many questions about furniture, buying, selling, repairing, and many tricks I have learned over the years. I can also give advice on decorating, color schemes, room designs and layouts.
Experience
My family owns a Scandinavian furniture store here in Massachusetts, I have been working with furniture for 10 years.
Education/Credentials
I went to Johnson and Wales University for business and graduated high school.
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