Cutting Large Sheets With A Circular Saw
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2020
- In today's video we are looking at a few ways to safely and accurately cut large sheets of plywood. Plus, we will look at a way to carry plywood, and two methods for supporting them. This is the first time I've used the Kreg Accucut and RipCut systems, and I have to say, I'm pretty impressed!
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I already have a circular saw and was about to buy a table saw. I am a once in a while diy guy. After watching this video Realized I don’t need a table saw. Thank you sir!
haha. Once in a while
i am too man. Bought all these tools for my girl to say, “you gonna build two projects a year “
Im new to this but it’s exciting
Josh, this was excellent! I like your presentation style: no goofiness and silliness, no trying to act like a comedian, no eye bulging and foolish facial expressions; just straightforward professionalism and getting right to the point without a long and flashy “promo” introduction. And incredibly, you used no annoying, inappropriate, and ear splitting background music that makes your voice impossible to hear over. Friend, this is the first video I saw of yours and I’m liking what I’m seeing and hearing. I subscribed.
Thank you R. I'm glad you are with us!
Agreed. Honestly it's refreshing to see someone with this kind of knowledge teach us without trying so hard to be funny or not getting to the point. I'm having trouble with my saw and these kinds of videos help a lot. Thank you.
@@JayJay-sr5gn I'm here to help Jay Jay. Thank you for the nice comment.
@@TrainingHandsAcademy Agreed, presentation is very concise. 10/10
Yes excellent content and greatly appreciate the tips 👍
I've been moving and cutting plywood since I was 11, I'm 65. The lifter - very good, but I think you'll always do better with one from the bottom, so you can lift sheets onto the roof rack of your vehicle and onto tables.
Your support sticks: Spot on. My only comment here is either cut a lot of these strips or use a standard dimension. Personally I use 2x3s because I already buy this size for a lot of my 'projects'. 3/4" is thick enough, I just use the 2x3s because I have lots of them. You'll always need another piece.
Forget bootlegging the straightedge, unless you're roofing. I always use guides. To rip large sheets I have a 1 x 4" aluminum U-channel that's 9' long, I also made a 90 degree cut off square (about 3' bottom, and 72" tall. To adjust it I used the 3:4:5 measurement) The base drops down 1" and has two tabs on the top so I can just clamp it at this bottom end. There's a long diagonal brace. I made it adjustable (tripled the work) in case I needed to readjust the squareness - that was over 20 years ago, never had to adjust it since the first day.
If I made another one I would do this: I'd make two. A cross cut one (has to be more than 60" for Baltic Birch squares) with a 3/4 in base, this would make it easier to clamp on the ply I'm going to cut. (I never go thicker than 3/4"), Then I'd make a 9' one for ripping, but the base here I would make out of 1.25" or thicker plywood so I can push the whole length along the bottom of a full sheet, and then let the saw blade cut into it.. You can get away with it hanging off the table because the length of the sheet counterbalances almost any weight you put on this over hang. To clamp these straightedges I use either big spring clamps, regular Bessler clamps, a Kreg clamp, or a large Visegrip Clamp with a big loop to go around things. I cut with a SkilSaw and a 40 tooth blade. I could go with more teeth, and if I set up a shelf making shop I might use a sidewinder on a guide (higher RPM cleaner cut).
Always designate one edge of your sheet goods as the 'baseline' and measure from there. So I wouldn't measure over to the cut line and then measure back to the guideline - you're adding too much error to the system. If I used your notch trick I'd measure this new line from the baseline side of the sheet.
And if you ever EVER wonder 'is that plywood square?' Check it, with a framing square but also measure it corner to corner. Sometimes it's off. Plywood for flooring and roofing are never cockeyed but hardwood ply sometime can be. I have shelves right behind me Baltic Birch 1/2" Over about a year every sheet of BB 60 x60" ply was not square. Once you know this you can clean it up. But if just assume.... big problems.
And make your cutting table sturdy enough that it can support your weight, on some cross cuts you need to put some of your weight onto the table so you can reach. Develop a system that works for you and then stick to it.
I also have a table saw that sometimes for critical things I'll run them through. And if I have a project with smaller pieces I will just cut them from remnant pieces on the table saw. For critical work I'll cut a little larger with the guides then make it precise on the table saw.
I had a Clamp N Tool Guide for about two days. It adjusts from the side that is away from you, so you either use it backwards , but then you can't clamp it, or you have to repeatedly guess at the setting distance for that far end. Too much trouble. Plus you still had to measure everything to make sure your cut was square. Took it back. Hope this helps.
I swear; my phone 📱 listens to my conversations, the other day I was talking about organizing my garage, and this lady popped up on RUclips how to organize her stuff, now I picked up two pieces of plywood at a yard sale, the wife and I were talking about how I’m going to cut it up for projects. And today you pop up how to cut plywood with out me looking it up that’s pretty cool!!! Thanks!!!
UR PHONE DOES LISTEN... WHATEVER I SAY I WANNA BUY AROUND THE HOUSE IT POPS UP AT MY LOCAL ALDI STORE AS AN "ALDI FIND"
yes they are listening to us…
Same!
Yep same here spies everywhere.
This is the best video I’ve seen on cutting plywood without spending hours on an over engineered elaborate set up or spending a fortune. Easy, cheap and quick. Best video so far. It’s has made my very short list of saved videos.
This is a good video. I really learn a lot. I'm a newby in wood working. I'm afraid in circular saw but with the help of your video it helps me to overcome my fear. Very detailed. And the eplanation is clear. 🙌
As usual very loud and clear to the point videos without loosing a word ! Well done , and thanks for your instant response to my question about metric sizes too , well done !
I don't understand how this has any type of thumb down. This was a very well done tutorial video. Thanks for this!
RIIIIIIIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM A BEGINNER AND HE GAVE KNOWLEGED ALL THE WAU THRU... PPL!!!!!!!
Some.people are just negative and never satisfied I think 🤔
Ppl are haters and they rather do things the stubborn way
Armchair experts!
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You learn something every day. Loved every minute of your video, thx.
Great video. Really helped me decide that I’m better off going with a circular saw and those clamps rather than going with a big table saw
Awesome! I have sheets of plywood that were a pain to cut with the circular saw. I really suck at cutting a straight line, so having a guide is just spectacular.
The golden stuff! It has finally made me understanding how to cut my 4x4 plywood safely - so no table saw, I'll use foam + metal guides
WOW!! I had never considered the option of cutting the rigid foam board in half and then taping the two halves together for storage. That's brilliant! Thank you.
You're very welcome!
Your directions are so simple to follow. Thank you 😊
I just watched some other videos on how to cut plywood. I really was dreading the task ahead..... until I saw this. This is brilliant. Thank-you.
Best explanation for this subject on RUclips. Big thanks!!
Clear, simple, intuitive and very useful info. Super ideas for a straight cut. Thank you for the idea with insulation and how to carry...also how to make and accordion from insulation.
Great video!
Great video, especially on how to clamp some wood quickly, always struggle with getting that setup just right and check it 3-4x every time, this should help a lot!
Excellent video.. learning from everyone of your videos...good teacher
Just beginning my exploration into carpentry and your videos are among the best! Love how you show everything you're talking about and make it so easy to understand, and see you go through the process instead of just explaining it.
Glad you like them!
Excellent. Thanks for taking the time to help others by sharing your expertise. You are an outstanding instructor. thanks again.
Thank you for the comment. :)
You are amazing! I get lost with all the measurements, but I am a newbie. Please keep posting these videos.
Thank you!
Very useful stuff. Very clear english even for non-native english speakers like myself. I clicked the "subscribed" button after watching only 20 seconds in the video. Thank you for the video and keep up good work.
Awesome, thank you!
Good video. I use 1/4" fir plywood base, and another 1/4" strip (1 1/2" wide) as the actual guide, glued to the plywood base. Then attach to project by using two small 3/4" nails at each side of the guide. You're nailing into the rough side of the project wood (since the best cut is made with good side down); the small holes left are insignificant. After cut, remove guide, leave nails in guide for the next time. Fast, easy, cheap - been doing it for 50 years.
Thanks for the tips! They were very helpful in making sure I stayed safe while ripping a sheet of plywood.
I'm learning a lot from watching your video that really appreciate everything that you're posting thank you so much I have never really cut plywood I've only done it maybe once or twice maybe a few times for my father and so this is really helpful I thank you so much for all the knowledge and wisdom that you show us
Thank you for the comments! Let me know if you need any help along the way.
Perfect! I was looking for the way to cut and support a whole sheet of plywood in half without worrying about binding issues. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Thank you. You are an exceptional instructor. You have really help me get started safely.
I surely like your presentation, there are no adds or long talk, you are straight to the point.
Love the tip to cut the insulation in half and then tape it for storage in half the space. 😋
Glad it was helpful!
This is the most informative, no bullshit, and efficient tool video I've ever seen. I made three purchases while watching this. Excellent work. Give this man some commission.
Wooow! I've just found your channel a few days ago, and I'm looking the videos one after the other, every time I have a minute of spare.
They've given me support enough to open mi first circular saw, and make a few cross cuts in plywood... Hopefully, it will turn out to be a toys chest, folowing your examples!
Thanks, from Argentina! Keep posting great videos!
Cheers!
Glad you like them!
Great clear explanation. The accu cut (first Kreg product) has clamps for it, and as a newbie I love them.
Great break down. See you next Tuesday.
Great tips and tricks. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Glad you enjoyed it Richard! Have a blessed day!
Great video! I feel confident now to try cutting myself! Love your style of teaching.
Awesome, glad to hear it.
Really well done! Love your presentations!
Thank so much Ben!
Josh ! You are in my prayer everyday since I started to wach your videos because , using these tools has to be careful, a mistake would be fatal and you have no idea how much iI"am Learning with your videos. !🙏thank you ! 🤗
What a blessing you are to me... thank you for the prayers! Lord, protect Alicia as well.
Incredibly useful, no-nonsense advice to get started. My circular saw is sitting waiting for me to get the courage to use it, and this is the first step in getting ready.
Thanks!
Feel free to reach out here or on Instagram if you have questions or need help. 👊
Absolutely brilliant presentation and incredibly helpful. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the video, very informative. It's always fun watching someone trying to 8' stock on the floor, as as they try to crawl and keep the saw moving at the same time.
I really like how you explained these methods from the simplest and least expensive to more technical and advanced tools!
Thank you!!!
Wow, very helpful for me. Giving me exact information I need. Thank you very much.
This is such a good video and I’ve come to realise that all your tutorials are equally good. No nonsense; just straight to the point.
As I’m sure you know, you can make a cheap jig with a straight edge screwed to a piece of mdf. Just run the saw along to cut the mdf and you have a kind of track for your own saw. It has worked well for me for many years.
Yes, that works great too! Thanks for the comment John
I'm only 2:37 through the video and I already learned so many little BUT helpful trics. Thanks
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Appreciate the clear directions and helpful hints.
Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much!
I'v been looking for this! Everyone shows us how to make stuff but doesn't show how to cut if you don't have all those fancy tools!
i love the tip on how to measure the distance of the blade on the saw. thank you. always learning something new!
Great tutorial! I really appreciate the basic instructions.
Thank you for the tips it will help very much. I'm a person who is beginning with wood work for the first time
Thank you a lot for this video. I needed them a lot to do my projects concerning outside of our house.
This was an excellent presentation. No fluff or filler, just some great explanations of your options if you don't have a panel saw. Really dig the insulation backing trick, going to use that on my project.
Thank you for the comment!
I wasn't sure how to cut a large piece of wood until I saw your video. Thank you so much for the very useful advice and information !
Really useful, thanks. I'm just about to cut an 8' ply sheet and will follow these instructions (guide piece and clamps).
This has been very helpful. Thank you so much for making this vid and sharing your knowledge.
This.....was...awesome! Thank you! I work solo diy and don’t have big surface. Solo me in my garage floor with insulation = success! Thank you!!
O wow! That was genius, thanks for sharing this technic.
Extremely clear video. Awesome job. Thanks.
I bought my first circular saw today and this will be a huge help thank you apppreciated
Congrats! Be safe, and have FUN!
Nicely done and explained as usual. Thanks for the great video
My pleasure Vicente... nice to hear from you. Be well!
You are so good on explaining things
I like the insulation for support idea. Thanks!
Thanks for your video on plywood. Very helpful for a newbie.
Thanks for the comment!
Learnt a lot from this video. Thanks for sharing.
For a noob like me this video and the manner in which you can get the point through is worth its weight in good. But since I'm a poor man, sir you have my gratitude 🙏 in spades.
Okay, so I'm about to embark on building 2 shed doors. Honestly, I'm scared as Hell. This video helped tremendously, calmed my nerves and helped me decide which tools I will need. Thank you very much, sir! :)
You can do it!
Excellent training video :-) Thank you so much for your direction
Excellent presentation.
I just recently made a cut guide with plywood that worked great. Take a piece of plywood about 4" wide by however long you want the guide. Then glue that to another piece of plywood the same length making sure that you oversize the width more than the offset of both sides of your saw (mine was 1.56" on one side and 4.3125" on the other side). In this example I would leave 2" offset on one and 5" on the other side Then take your saw and cut the bottom piece on both sides using the opposite side of the shoe using the top piece as a guide. Now the bottom piece is a direct straight line of where the saw is actually cutting and it is not limited to only one side of the saw. Hope that makes sense. Found the idea on This Old House.
Great information and guidance. Thanks
I just happened upon this site and I am engrossed with your training. Thank you. I am just getting into routing and will be viewing all your videos. Thanks again!!
Welcome, my name is Josh. Let me know if you have questions, and if you are interested in signing up to be notified when my beginners online course for routers starts you can do that here. bit.ly/2I8vT9k
You just saved me hours of fiddly work Josh with your Kreg tip. Anad finally a use for that extra piece of drywall.
Great to hear!
Excellent Video and good tips and tricks of using circular saw. My compliments. Thanks
Thank you so much! This answered all my questions about how to cut a 6’ long table top with a circular saw. That rigid insulation tip is 👍👍👍 for someone trying to do work working in a apartment.. or out on my balcony.
Very welcome! Have fun!
I made my own tracksaw if you will. A straight edge, you can use metal or wood. Eight feet long and screwed on to a piece of hard board from the bottom up. Take your saw, I have a Home Depot Rigid Wormsaw, so it cuts on the left side. Your straight edge is a fence, run the saw along the fence using your favorite blade and cut the extra hardboard off. Now you have a fool proof track with which to cut down large sheets of wood. Put your new track across the sheet you are going to cut with the edge at where you want to cut from side to side. Clamp it in place and as long as you use the same saw blade it will cut on that line. I have been using mine for years and it is always accurate. It cost me little to make and took very little time to do.
I made mine so that it is double sided. The other side, once again using the same blade in my DeWalt Jigsaw, I can put that edge where I want to cut and it is also very accurate. I did exactly the same with the Jigsaw as I did with my Worm. Just run my Jig along the straight edge fence and cut off the additional hardboard.
great help for freshman. Thank you sir.
Clearly explained as always! Thanks for the content!
Very informative for a rookie like me ….thank you!
Great no.3 option,these I want use for my cutting plywood...thanks for tips and great useful explaination...stay safe
After planning my project, I have the big box store cut down my plywood to smaller sheets. I get the value of buying full sheets, transportation is easier, hauling into my workshop is easier, it doesn't cost me anything, and the cuts are always perfect. I still use your tips for the smaller cuts, but getting a 8' cut into 2 48x20 and x 48x28 is a great start!
It seems like the saws at the big box stores around here are never working properly…
Really great no nonsense instructional video!
Awesome video. Very informative and to the point. Great content.
very clear illustration
thank you
Mate!!! What a great video. Thanks heaps!!
Soooo many great tips!
Wow... Since July 2020, that panel carrier went up in price. It's now $46.
Great tips. Thank you
Crazy right! Not worth the money now...
After doing a little searching, it looks like home depot has a husky branded one. That goes for $20, at least as of right now
Wow.
Great help for a beginner like me.
Thank you Sir
This video is just plain amazing. Thanks a lot!!!
Thank you so much for this video! It’s very informative and to the point. I’m not bored watching LOL. I’d like to tackle my guest room closet and put in a wood organization system this weekend. This video gives me confidence on ripping down boards without a table saw. This is great.
Glad it was helpful! Reach back out if you have questions as you start to build.
@@TrainingHandsAcademy Hey, thanks! I picked up the Kreg jig yesterday and ripped down a 12"x28" board (foran Ikea shoe rack shelf that heels were falling through). I used the Kreg jig for the 12" side and clamped a straight edge to rip the 28" side. This is too cool! I'm glad to have been able to try out different methods. I think that was a good start so that this Saturday, I can do the big girl project - aka building the closet! I am so excited!
Thank you, sir, for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for the comment.
Thank you so much. This tutorial is great and a much less expensive alternative to buying a table saw for straight (cabinet) cuts.
Thank you for the well presented and thorough demonstrations. Great to share with my entry level neighbors. And, of course, I always am learning myself. First time viewer and now subscriber. 👍
Thanks for the sub and comment.
Learned a lot ! Thank you brother!
Great explanation, I've used all these methods before, but I finally bought the Kreg ACS Track Saw with dust collection. Yes its more expensive but the accuracy, zero dust (when attached to dust collection) and no clamping pretty much makes it the final cut. I too hesitated for years because of cost, now I am so glad I have a track saw, especially the awesome dust collection when working in an enclosed garage. It will definitely save time and minimize the dust you breathe in the years of use for anyone.
Good stuff! Thanks AJ
Awesome. I’m brand new to woodworking. Would you say a table saw is necessary if you already have or plan to get this Kreg ACS track saw?
Great posting! Great tips! I'll use your tips.
First time viewer and now a subscriber I went through your other videos and thought geez I need to watch all these to renew and refresh my techniques. Great videos !!
Welcome Paul!
"You are good at what you do ,,,,TOO GOOD!
Its obvious you know your stuff,. I would DEFINATLY learn from your tips and demonstrations
Thanks
Always great tips! Thank you!
You bet!
Thank you for this video! Good ideas I’m excited to use