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How do you cut a straight line without a table saw?
For cutting a board lengthwise, if the board has no true edge to begin with, turn to a tracksaw, or a circ saw with a straightedge guide. If the workpiece has a straight “factory” edge already, as sheet goods do, an edge guide may be a better choice [Photo A].
What is the best blade for cutting plywood?
To get the best-quality cuts, invest in an 80-tooth blade designed for sheet goods. The small teeth take little bites to reduce chip-out and are steeply beveled at their edges to score the veneer face. You’ll have to slow your feed rate, but will get a much smoother edge.
Can you cut a straight line with a table saw?
I can’t recommend any technique for cutting straight lines freehand on a table saw because you should not do that. You should always use the fence to guide rip cuts and the miter gauge or a sled for crosscuts.
Can a circular saw be used to cut plywood?
If the workpiece is too large to fit between the blade and the fence at its widest setting, it’s too large to cut on your table saw. Switch to a circular saw: you can buy one new for $40 or less, or pick up a decent used one for half that at a garage sale, Ebay, etc. You can easily make a saw guide out of scrap wood.
What’s the best way to cut 4×8 plywood?
So ultimately, the question is what is the best method to make the most difficult 4×8 panel cuts (which seems to me to be lengthwise, down the middle), with respect to the 3 qualities I’ve brought up: safety, practicality, and quality?
Where can I get free cuts of plywood?
Home Depot, and probably most other suppliers, will cut plywood and other sheet goods to your specs – the first couple of cuts are usually free. There may be a small charge if you want several cuts. Using this service can usually get large sheets down to easily-managed pieces (easier to take home than a full 4 x 8 ft sheet, too!).