Cutting kitchen doors straight..

[A500leroy]

Im useless with a jigsaw.

Is there a tool which is completely idiot proof and fail safe to help me do it..

(no i dont want to pay a man)

[shalmaneser]

circular saw with guide clamped on the door. Easy.

Needs to be in DIY section.

[Ransoman]

a cutting fence.

https://www.axminstertools.com/ujk-technology-prog...

[Turn_eight]

Stretch an elastic band round the door, lining it up with where you want to cut, then simply follow the edge of the elastic band with your jigsaw........

On second thoughts, pay someone

[A500leroy]

Ransoman said:

a cutting fence.

https://www.axminstertools.com/ujk-technology-prog...

Knew the tradies did it somehow, cheers.

[Jasandjules]

Pay someone. Use your skills for whatever it is you do best, pay someone else for things you will otherwise mess up

[Ransoman]

A500leroy said:

Ransoman said:

a cutting fence.

https://www.axminstertools.com/ujk-technology-prog...

Knew the tradies did it somehow, cheers.

No worries, Not a tradie myself but getting one of these was a gamechanger for my home renovation. I can now cut doors, worktops etc to length perfectly straight. It works with a jigsaw and a circular saw.

word of advise though, since you are using a jigsaw, don't push too hard or you may bend the blade and end up with an angled cut.

[A500leroy]

Jasandjules said:

Pay someone. Use your skills for whatever it is you do best, pay someone else for things you will otherwise mess up

As much as would like to this, paying someone on a posties wage (even with ot) aint gonna happen!
Besides its best to try and improve ones skillset isnt it, even if it does go a bit wrong.( im sure the trades cock up at somepoint but know the tricks to hide it..)

[SeeFive]

anonymous said:

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And remember which side of the line to position it or you will wind up a kerf width short of your line (the track always goes on the bit you want to keep).

Seriously, you get one shot at cutting this or you will be buying more doors so whatever you do make sure your line is exactly where you need it before you start to cut. Use a square and measure the diagonals before cutting with whatever tool to make sure you cut straight and most importantly for kitchen doors, square.

Also, what material are the doors? If laminate don’t go near them with a jigsaw and think about throwing the blade away which comes with whatever saw you buy and getting one with a lot more teeth at least or you’ll have chips all along the line.

[A500leroy]

SeeFive said:

anonymous said:

[redacted]

And remember which side of the line to position it or you will wind up a kerf width short of your line (the track always goes on the bit you want to keep).

Seriously, you get one shot at cutting this or you will be buying more doors so whatever you do make sure your line is exactly where you need it before you start to cut. Use a square and measure the diagonals before cutting with whatever tool to make sure you cut straight and most importantly for kitchen doors, square.

Also, what material are the doors? If laminate don’t go near them with a jigsaw and think about throwing the blade away which comes with whatever saw you buy and getting one with a lot more teeth at least or you’ll have chips all along the line.

high gloss.

[jet_noise]

1). Use anything but a jigsaw.
They're explicitly designed with small, curved/tight cuts in mind.

2). See 1

[A500leroy]

jet_noise said:

1). Use anything but a jigsaw.
They're explicitly designed with small, curved/tight cuts in mind.

2). See 1

So i need to get a circular saw too? Special blade?

[21TonyK]

Have you got access to a router with straight bit? If so, rough cut within a few mm then trim with a router to get a perfect finish.

[A500leroy]

21TonyK said:

Have you got access to a router with straight bit? If so, rough cut within a few mm then trim with a router to get a perfect finish.

no but i can factor it into the costs before i buy anything.

[jet_noise]

A500leroy said:

So i need to get a circular saw too? Special blade?

That's what I'd use as I already have one but Ransoman's guide looks a very cost effective means. Although thetoxicnerve's answer is the most correct IMHO. Cut cloth to budget or use man maths

A blade with finer teeth will give the best finish. Circular or jig. Especially if the doors are of the "veneered" particle board type.

IANAC (c= carpenter )

[jet_noise]

I also see the doors are high gloss. Grandmother egg sucking suggestion, and if the surface does not have a removable protective film - protect the surface or it will scratch!

[hyphen]

A500leroy said:

Knew the tradies did it somehow, cheers.

As said, Track Saws is the modern way if have the budget to buy one. Clamp track to door, plunge and job jobbed.



Or circular saw against a wood guide.

Get a decent fine blade and take it slow, whichever tool you use.

Edited by hyphen on Wednesday 26th January 15:55

[hyphen]

Ransoman said:

a cutting fence.

https://www.axminstertools.com/ujk-technology-prog...

£55 instead of a length of wood and two clamps?

[LocoBlade]

The question I have is why is there a need to cut the doors and which edge(s) are you planning to cut?

[LocoBlade]

hyphen said:

Ransoman said:

a cutting fence.

https://www.axminstertools.com/ujk-technology-prog...

£55 instead of a length of wood and two clamps?

Agreed, either add £45 to the budget and buy a cheap track saw or just use a straight bit of wood / spirit level and some clamps if you've already got a circular saw.