Plywood Sheet Saw

Hold the saw firmly to keep it from kicking back to you.

Plywood sheet saw.

This guide is designed to rip plywood into strips by running the straight edge along the edge of the plywood while the circular saw cuts a certain distance away. However this is a potentially dangerous technique if not done properly. I wouldn t recommend this type of hand saw for plywood unless it s for internal non visible elements and you just need to cut it. We show you out seven best tips for making smoother straighter and more accurate cuts on big sheets of plywood.

Move the saw forward to finish the cut. Turn the saw on and slowly lower the saw blade into the sheet. Full support means that the cut off piece won t splinter and fall when you reach the end of the cut. A circular saw is ideal for plunge cutting a hole into the middle of a plywood sheet.

Start by marking the outline of the square or rectangular hole onto the plywood sheet. Besides there s a better way than cutting your sheet on the floor to provide high quality work. I ve cut a lot of plywood on. Table saws are necessary tools for contractors and people who want to have professional looking diy projects.

Just as the name suggests it rips through the wood will indeed rip the edges of plywood sheets if not used with utmost care. Once the saw is completely lowered into the cut and the saw bed is flush with the cutting surface release the blade guard. Lower the blade into the plywood. There are various table saws for plywood that you can find in the market today that will give you an excellent clean finish.

For ripping plywood sheets i use my circular saw with my kreg rip cut guide.