Benn there done that . . . A really good thin-back scroll blade in a
variable speed sabre saw does pretty well; practice the speed on scraps.
If that doesn't hack it, sandwich your "curvy" parts between two other
pieces of masonite, clamp tight and the middle one will turn out great.
Tony
(ruined lots of hardboard learning
>I am attempting to "remanufacture" four of the interior panels in the TR3
>and purchased a sheet of 1/8" masonite for the base. Every time I try to
>cut it with the reciprocating saw or the sawzall it either rips or the edge
>"balls up" and makes a sloppy cut.
>
>Does anyone have a good suggestion to make these cuts, particularly the
>curves. I seem to get a nice cut with a circular saw and a very thin
blade,
>but this will not work on the curves.
>
>TIA
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