Thanks for your replies guys, sorry for delay in answering them...I had man flu I'm starting with a Draper 89334 400 mm 230-Volt 85-Watt Fret Saw and will see how I get on with it.
Yeh, the MDF was messy, not good for my itchy throat either so this week starting with 6 mm ply, see how I go with that.
Thanks again for taking time to read and reply