I built my first (and second) stich and glue dinghy with a POS black
and decker jigsaw. Difficult to drive in a straight or curved line.
Didn't matter, as the taped seams covered it all. It looked so good
after covering with fiberglas that I could have just varnished it.
Gaps in teh seams just couldn't be seen.

If this is the type of boat you are building, then I think you are
worrying a bit too much. A jig saw should do the job just fine. Tape
the back of the seam with a thick piece of masking tape to help protect
from splintering.

Oh yeah, don't use a POS black and decker. I have a Bosch 1690EVSK
now, and it cuts like a dream. It goes exactly where I want to drive
it, no vibration, easy to cut straight (and curved) lines. Wish I had
one of these 10 years ago (of couse $40 was all I could afford then).

Band saw will probably be more difficult then a jig saw sue to the pain
of handling sheet goods that large (although it produces a beautiful
cut with no splintering, and you can very precisely cut just about any
line you can draw.... an amazing tool).

tim
Gordon wrote:
skil saw


"Brian" wrote in message
...
Does anyone have any tips on the best ways to cut marine ply (6, 9
and
12mm)? In particular I want to cut curved 8' boards for a dinghy.
So I
guessing that a band saw is a good bet but I don't have one. Are
there
any other methods that can produce good results?

Thanks