How to Cut Down Plywood Sheets--Using a Circular Saw
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- I've had a lot of questions lately on how I cut down plywood sheets for furniture and cabinet building. It's actually a really easy task if you have the right tools.
I use a circular saw to quickly and easily cut down my plywood sheets. And I combine the circular saw with a Kreg Rip Cut to rip my sheets to the correct width and a Kreg Accu-Cut to cross cut my plywood to the correct lengths.
In this video, I explain how I use these guides and a couple FAQ about the process.
You can also find a step by step written tutorial here:
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In this video, I'm using the following tools:
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This was one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever seen. No fluff. No “uhh” or “ummm” every other word. I learned a ton and feel way more prepared for next time. Thank you so much!!! ✌️
Thank you for giving me the courage and information to use my husbands saw. I was nervous, but watching you showed me I could do it!
Awesome! You got this friend!! 💕💕
This is perfect! Rare to find a video that answers the exact question let alone be one of such quality!
Glad it was helpful!
SOLD! Grabbing these in the morning.
Awesome! I use them almost daily in my shop!
you are my real hero in woodworking!!!
Great job! One of the best and easiest explanation of ripping plywood!
Thank you!
You are a natural teacher!! Impressive. 👍
Really helpful video on the Kreg guides, thank you for this! I got nervous when you held the saw with the battery in and hand on the blade when showing up the setup !
Hard to find sensible cabinet construction using tools most people have. Thanks!
Thank you for posting this video. It really helped me demo a "DIY" shelving unit the previous owners did in my garage. I appreciate you!
I’m so glad you found it helpful!
This was an excellent video. Very informative! I've been eying a table saw, I'm hoping this thing saves me some money. I'm a new Diyer and love discovering new tools.
Thanks for the link to this video, now I have a better understanding and will be buying an accu cut.
Hope it’s helpful! I use mine almost every project.
clear and understandable, this is how a video is made that they explain from the beginning to the end. Thank you for this video, you are thinking of buying it and I had doubts but now that I have clarified everything. thanks
Thanks so much! So glad I could help!
Thanks that helped a lot
Jason
Happy to hear it!
Thank you for giving the review on the kreg jigs been thinking about getting them for my shop. Keep up the great videos
Kenny Mysak thanks for watching!! I’ve used these for a few years and have had a ton of questions. I hope this helps!
Hello from Ireland
Great Shara ... Thank you for the inspiration from Italy! I love your way to work, simple, direct without any complexity ... Hope to see your new projects soon, bye bye!
Best explanation ever, wow!!! Keep videos coming….
Very helpful info Shara! I want to get these items so I went back through your video's looking for more information. Thanks so much for all the great tips!!!
Hope this was helpful! I have some better visuals here:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/
@@WoodshopDiaries Many thanks for the extra links! They will be most helpful! I've got a SawStop Professional Cabinet saw but still don't like trying to handle big sheets on it.
Perfect job explaining. Thank you. So, so much. I dread using my skilsaw. Because it will and does kickback every chance it gets.
I noticed you are missing the stop block that should be in place on the baseplate to accurately reset the saw location if it's removed. I remove mine all the time & never had an issue with it's repeated accuracy. I have both guides & love them. I use mine to rough cut sheet goods so they are easier to handle & cut to final size on the table saw.
I would like to thank u. I had the rip cut and didn't like it. I began to test it again and had success finally using it. Thx
And here I thought I HAD to buy a table saw to cut big pieces of plywood. My living space dosen't allow for it though, too small. This is a great alternative. Thanks and great video!
Sure thing! My circular saw has been a life saver cutting down large pieces.
Thanks for this great video! It is very interesting informative. I’ve been saving for a Kreg track saw but there are always thing that land higher on the priority list. Now I feel that these two tools are a workable alternative. I have a table saw but since I’m close to 70, 3/4 inch plywood is getting much heavier. Good job.
Awesome video, great stuff. Thank you!!
Thank you for your videos it helps my many times awesome as usual keep doing this watching you from egypt
Thank you so much Shara, you are a sweatheart for sharing this info. I am embarking on trying to build out a conversion van with my own cabinets and you are helping me! Thanks so much!
jennifer G I’m so glad to help!
Thanks for the info Shara! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ..... These have both been on my list of wants for a while now.
What I did, it took a punch and drill bit and made dents where the setting screws align. This helps hold it in place and accurate.
Thank you so very much for the tips/training!!! 🙏 I am a beginner and need all the help I can get. I love your work.
Ditto for me great video very helpful.
Love your videos! Keep up the great descriptions about everything you show!
Great video
Thank you
Could you do more of this type of video? The basic instruction would be so awesome. My girls want to make a desk "just the girls" My husband has the tools, but they dont want to ask him to help!
So glad this is helpful! I am always trying to provide as much helpful info as I can! You can also check my website for more how How tos and lots of desk ideas and step by step instructions:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/?s=Desk
@@WoodshopDiaries Thank you :)
4:50. A little but critical step
I had issues with my craftsman circular saw not staying square after trimming the edge on the accu-cut, and this one looks like it fits a lot better. Bonus, it’s almost 50% off right now! Thanks for showing your process!
I hate to hear that about your saw. I know that’s frustrating! I hope this is helpful! I’ve been using my Ryobi with these cutting guides for several years now and had good luck with them!
Really good video, Thank you!!
Excellent explation and demonstration! The Menards near me has fairly decent plywood compared to some of the other nearby box stores. Unfortunately, they don't have a panel saw, and I don't have a truck, which means breaking sheet goods down myself before I head home is a must. The Rip-Cut on my 20v circular saw is part of my parking lot lumber breakdown kit. The saw paired with a clamping edge guide and some rigid foam insulation (for backing the cut) makes it easy to get the sheet cut either to final dimensions or into oversize primals that I can finish up at home. The Accu-Cut could replace the edge guide in my kit, but I have a track saw at home and the added cost just isn't worth it for me. Still, not a bad option if you already have a dedicated Kreg sled saw.
What I want to know is how to train my dog to clean away power cords like yours does at the start of the video! ;-)
😂😂😂
Thanks for this tutorial, I wish I knew this before wasting so much wood😅
Live and learn 😅 hope it’s helpful going forward!
BUEN TRABAJO SARITA.....
You’re amazing lady 😀
You’re too kind. Thank you
Thank you. I just cross cut 4 by 8 sheet with a 4' clamp. But, I'll look at the rip cut. I used my table saw after cross cut and did nick the plywood.
oned4metwo there are a ton of ways to cut down a full sheet. This works great for me, but there’s lots of other great ways to do it.
Thanks
I love it
That’s for this information! I used my circular saw and kreg guide yesterday for the first time after watching your guide. What do you recommend doing if your sheet of plywood keeps sliding? I used wood clamps but kept needing to stop cutting towards the end, adjust the wood clamps then finish the cut. Any recommendations on how to do that better?
Geez Shara what did you do to that poor Kill Deer in the background hahah. Also, You have inspired me so much to keep doing what I love and to improve on my wood working! Thank you Shara!
I look back at this video and cringe for the terrible audio…and video 😂 quality. I need to take it down and redo it haha. One of these days. I’m glad you find it helpful despite the dying birds in the background 🙈😂😂 I appreciate you watching!
What's the maximum the rip cut jig can do?
You just gave me a reason to buy a new saw.... Thanks! Lol
tensazero glad to help 😉😂
Very good video, I don’t have the space for a nice table saw plywood rip station. My wife may call you when I tell her I need to buy another circular saw lol
Haha one can never have too many circular saws 😉😂😂
Awesome video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀😀😀😀😀
¡Muy interesante e instructivo tu vídeo Shara, gracias por compartir, apunto la Kreg KMA2675 Rip-Cut en mi lista de deseos!.
¡Internet es una hermosa herramienta!
This is a great video! I noticed that you had 7 1/4 circular saw. I am researching on buying one but thought it is heavy for my arm strength. Have you used a 6 1/2 circular saw? Is it too limiting? I will only get one but could not decide between the too. Thanks!
First of all , thanks for posting these awesome videos, you’re awesome ! and my question is if I have to put something to support the weight of the side of the wood that I’m cutting or does the fence hold it?
Wanted to but a track for my saw but it's multiple times super expensive to just ship to Ghana. Same as straight edge. I'm going to fabricate my own for now. Just a straight edge with clamps
Thank you.
Btw, great videos 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
I use the Kreg guides too and love them. Thanks for the tutorial. What brand blade do you use?
Thank you! I've linked the exact blade I'm using in the description. I like Diablo.
Belle présentation bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉
You are just the bee's knees 😘
Haha thank you!! Hope it’s helpful!
It was , 😊
Any tips for cutting the edge on the Accu-cut during initial setup? I have the same Ryobi and diablo blade but it seems to curve as I cut the initial sacrificial edge.
Great video! But one thing you did too quickly. How did you attach the sacrificial scraps? Or are they just balanced with nothing holding them?
They’re just sitting there. Not attached 👍
@@WoodshopDiaries Thanks for the reply! With big heavy sheets needing to be slid around, I'm worried they'll pull off off--as I position the plywood they definitely move sometimes. I did just find out that most metal sawhorses have holes on the underside to screw in the 2x4's though so I may go that route.
I’ve never had an issue with them falling off. The weight keeps them in place. But the trak horses have a t slot you can screw a screw in the bottom side and slide into the t slots if you wanted.
Is there a distinction between rip cut and cross cut, when cutting plywood? Is plywood not laminated in both directions? Or are you referring to just the top grain?
Referring to top/bottom (exposed) layer. Rip cut goes parallel with the grain, cross cut goes perpendicular.
@@WoodshopDiaries thanks! Excellent videos by the way. Really enjoy your channel. Only just discovered it! Your tips are being used somewhere on a building site in London (ie we are doing the building!!)
Can you do a video on how to taper sofa or bed legs using a miter saw.
Can that Kreg KMA2685 Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide be used on a MAKITA CIRCULAR SAW
Yes it can
@@brucebaker6418 That's for the information, W0W!!! 1 year ago, I asked this question!
any circular saw will fit in that sled?
Have you seen the Build Your Own Track Saw videos where they essentially take leftover sheet goods and make a custom circular saw guide with them? Seems like it would work just as good as the Kreg guides and also account for the kerf of the blade too. This Old House has a video up where they do the same thing as well.
Wondering what your thoughts are on that method vs buying Kreg guides.
You can definitely make your own cutting guides. There are lots of ways to cut sheet goods. However you feel most comfortable with is what you should do 😊 I always say whatever works…works
Looks like you're using the older version of the Ripcut (there's no finger hole on the guide), but on some other videos I see you also have the newer Ripcut guide. Are they any different (other than the physical appearance)? I have the old one and I never could make the sled stay solidly on the saw plate. I have Dewalt 7.5. and the saw plate on this circsaw isn't flat/smooth. It has ridges molded at the top of the plate so the sled screws don't have flat surface to grab. If I tighten the sled screws, the back of the sled separates from the plate, making it hard to make a clean and straight cut at the beginning. Frustrating. But I guess it's the saw's fault not the guide and the guide was a gift so I didn't lose money.
Hi! I only have the one rip cut and it’s the older version. Just a thought…You could use a drill bit where the set screws will go to “smooth out” a spot for it.
@@WoodshopDiaries I'll try, good idea, make a dimple actually so the screw tips don't wander off... hopefully, if the screws are long enough. Or I'll just buy another saw like Ryobi for a dedicated rip and tape the sled to its plate.
Why do you use the accu for cross cuts? Cant you use the rip for both?
The rip cut only goes up to 24”. If what you need to cross cut is more than 24” from the edge (so any pieces longer than that), the rip cut won’t work, so I use the accucut.
I lined up my rip cut to zero but when I put my saw on the accu cut it was off, any suggestions??
I suggest putting the saw and sled on the accucut and adjusting the alignment tab on the sled so it’s even with the edge of the accucut. Then you just align that red mark on the rip cut ruler and it’s already set up even with the blade
Question on the rip cut guide, this may be something obvious that I am missing, but wouldn't you need to square an edge first before using the rip cut guide? I couldn't get my mind around this all night
The rip cut cuts a line parallel to an edge. It assumes the factory edge (like on plywood) is straight. That’s why its main purpose is for use on plywood…which comes with (for the most part) straight edges.
@@WoodshopDiaries Thank you, most of my problem was not being sure how straight the factory edge was and if I should trust it
I've been noticing a few issues with my cuts. First, My rip cuts on the jig always ends up not being squared. There's a slight angle in the cuts --even after I align my blade. Second, I keep messing up the last inch of my cut when the saw finished the cut. When tye sled goes off the wood, the saw veres towards me and leds to a curve at the end towards me. Any advice?
When you start and stop your cuts, you have to be very careful to keep the edge guide flat and square to the plywood. Because the ends only allow for a small section of the edge guide to be on the plywood, it is a little challenging, but you have to pay careful attention to keep it as flat as possible to the edge. I usually have that problem more with the start than the end of the cut.
Make sure your blades not bent
Links are broken to the circular saw. Can you drop the make/model? Thanks!
This model is old and has been discontinued. The newer model is: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
@@WoodshopDiaries perfect, thanks!
So you can't use the Rip Cut to do cross cuts? You have to buy both?
You can but it only goes to 24”. So if your cross cut is wider than 24”, you need something else
@@WoodshopDiariesfinally the answer I’m looking for! Just curious because one is MUCH more expensive than the other 😂 need to budget. Thank you so much, I’m learning a lot from you! ❤
Hi, you have to update your links 🤗
The first problem when we start in wood working is the cut down the plywood sheets 😅 I use a Bora rip cut and a diy cross cut guide 😆 Thanks for sharing always have the doubt if the accu cut stays in place.
Eduardo Portillo there are lots of tools out there that work great. I just shared what I’m using personally. But of course that’s not the only option. I’ve never had my accu cut move on me while cutting. It’s actually been pretty impressive.
How do you prevent the wood from moving? Im using the rip cut but pushing the guide means pushing the wood too
Most 3/4” will stay in place on its own because it’s so heavy. However when you get to smaller pieces, a clamp helps. Clamp one end down to hold it and place, pause, move the clamp as needed as you pass by, resume/finish the cut
Is there any reason why you can’t use the rip cut for cross cuts?
Nope, you definitely can, but it only cuts up to 24” wide so if you’re cross cutting larger pieces, it wouldn’t work.
@@WoodshopDiaries Thank you!
Where can I buy that guide
Hi! Here’s the link: amzn.to/3J59TIT
I have the tools you linked to but the kreg sled doesn’t fit the Ryobi baseplate!
Mine does. It just slides in and you tighten it down with set screws.
7:56 I think the Accu-cut has to be on the stable side of the plywood, not the falling part...🤔
I use both it on both the waste and the good side of the line. As long as you know what you’re doing and which side you’re cutting on, you can cut directly on the line, a blade width off the line, or just flip it around to cut the other direction.
With the sizes of the accu-cut and rip cut are there any sizes of cuts on plywood you can not do?
Nope not really. The rip cut goes to 24” so if I needed 36”, I just rip 12” off with the rip cut to leave me 36” on the other side.
if i leave it on can i change the widths back and forth 6" to 8" is all i need i already bought it just gotta set it up on the saw
You can cut any width between about 2”-24” on the rip cut. So you can set it to cut 6” and 8”
Do you sand the plywood pieces before assembly?
I always sand everything before assembly 👍 I talk about why here:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional/
I see your all vedio. I like you so much 💎
Thank you 😊
Thank you Pretty Lady, that helped me...
Female Power...💪😍
So glad it was helpful!
Was that birch plywood? Have issues with chip out when I cut it.
Yes it’s birch. It could be that your blade is dull or you need a finer tooth blade or it could be the quality of the plywood you’re using. I don’t have issues with chipping on rips, but have occasional small chipping on cross cuts. That’s when I know I need a fresh blade
Shara Woodshop Diaries I’ve been looking @ other vids, an I think I extended my blade 2 far out, thanks 4 d heads up!
Like d fact that u give a reply, it’s cool, glad I subscribed. Thanks again an keep up with all d great diy vids, much appreciated!
Como se llama ese sistema? Es solo para esa sierra circular ryobi?
Es universal la puedes usar en cualquier sierra yo la uso en una de la marca DeWalt.
cesar sanchez it’s linked in the description. It can be used with any circular saw
What the hell I didn't even know these things existed
Sacrificial scrap blocks? I'm just glad there was no sacrificial dog on a leash. Grain sacrifice, blood sacrifice, or a sacrifice of thanksgiving. We'll just go with the grain sacrifice today, thank you very much.
There’s a little unexpected drama to this comment.
@@WoodshopDiaries I enjoyed your video, but was taken aback with the occult like reference.
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