Festal Jigsaw OR Bandsaw for this?

[fdengel]

Scroll saw to make the template, router to follow it.

 

[Kevin Stricker]

Trying to get back into the profession in custom carpentry such as built-ins, small remodels, etc.  That is why I am so heavily considering the Trion over the bandsaw at this time as it seems to have more future use.

I think a good bandsaw would be a much more useful tool for custom carpentry in the long term.  Honestly any decent jigsaw is going to be able to get you close, but I don't see many people using jigsaws for resawing or joinery.  Bandsaws really do not make a ton of fine dust, all but the 18"+ machines can be handled with a shopvac.  Besides, if you get the Trion you are going to be kicking yourself in 6 months when the Carvex is finally released.

 

[tiralie]

Comments on whether the Trion would handle the task well or not?

Yes the Trion can handle the task. Check out Kreg's Arbor post

IMHO, in the long term a bandsaw will be needed, in the short term (for your current project) a jigsaw and template will work fine.
Tim