Tool question - building a rack

[AbsoluteApril]

Hi folks,

I am (slowly) getting things together to build a new sub-adult rack for my boas and had a quick question about the tools I will need. When I built two racks previously I had Home Depot do the wood cuts for me but this time I would like to do it myself since I am not fond of the skill at HD. My friend is going to sell me her Rotozip and/or SkillSaw (I already have a drill). So my newbie tool question is.. do I need both or just one of those tools (rotozip vs skill)? Or do I need to drive to San Jose and use the table saw at my dad's?

I'm buidling this rack for rubbermaid 2221 tubs (22.25x16.25x5.75). It will be 1-2 months before I start but I'll post pics of the progress/steps if anyone is interested.

Thanks for the help!
-April "tool time"

[JuliusSqueezer]

rotozips are great for cutting out square or round holes in sheetrock for installing outlets, switches or fixtures. I'm sure they have other uses but that's all I've ever used one for. If you are building anything that needs long cuts, a table saw is your best friend for life. You can cut fairly straight with a good circular saw if you have skill...and a good saw but it still won't cut near as straight as even a really bad table saw.

[david]

Rio Bravo Reptiles: Building Boa Cages
check that link out it is very eazy to build i dont know what you would need a roto zip for but table saw is best bet you can get a decent one for under 200

[Addicted]

I bought a cheap firestorm cordless circular saw for the cage i just built,about 50 bucks.With the laser and a nice long straight line where i was suppose to cut it came out great,the laser helped keep it in line well.I do plan on getting a table saw at some point,but if you are slow and steady it can be done with a circular saw very well.

Jason.

[Hairless]

Ssjsmits is a tool.

A skillsaw can be used to cut very straight lines if you clamp a backstop (straight board or whatever) to the piece you are going to cut. Then keep the skillsaw against the backstop to keep you from 'freehanding' the saw.

[AbsoluteApril]

Thank you all!
I'm getting the rotozip for my b/f because he said he wants it and skipping the skil saw for now (my dad will probably buy it, my friend is moving to Oz and selling all her tools for $10 a pop). I'll just have to make the trip to the south bay, buy some wood and use my dad's table saw to make sure I get good straight cuts. I'm not that confident in my ability to do it with the skilsaw (yet).
The rack I am making is based on these ideas:
Basic Shoebox Rack
http://www.blueappleherps.com/page13...structions.pdf
RioBravo's plans are good but I don't want to mess with the hollow core doors and filling them in, etc. I want something as easy as possible. I'm also playing around with the idea of using poly sheeting for the shelves (I can get poly direct from the manufacturer through my work). I'll come back and post pics in a few months once it's all done.