Other than "don't" does anyone have any hints on how to successfully make that first cut (cutting out wall doors) out of a full 4x8 sheet of birch fibercore? This is on a good table saw (shop). I can sometimes do it, but sometimes I can't keep that sucker straight and the blade will bind up. I have tried centering myself with the sheet, to the left of the blade, etc etc....but I'm in need of some tip/technique here....
2006-10-19 13:59:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I do it all the time just get of on the that left corner and push nice and steady nothing to it. Hopefully you have horse to catch the other side if not youll find your selff in deep doo when it lifts up off the blade.
2006-10-19 14:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by Aaron A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming: (1)you have all the material supports required yada, yada, yada..., (2) are using the fence and not freehand (3) you have already tried to no avail "this affirms experience" (4) you have another person available, (5) you are aware of the over-cut to underside or may be finishing up the cut by hand tool, (6) extend measurements to the outside of your sheet place a locater line for the blade at full height both front and back on the fence locate material to these lines, the one for the back of blade is the most important, "as you don't want to back up!" set the blade out of site "full down" and have your helper turn on the saw and crank the blade up-to full height "plunge cut" and then only one person feed the material to extent of cut-out, I do this all the time my wife is the helper....
2006-10-22 12:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by diSota 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a skill saw instead. large sheets are too hard to handle on a table saw. Just clamp a 2+4 on the sheet and run the saw against the 2+4. if you measure right it will come out perfect every time. [measure twice, cut once.] If you must use a table saw you will have to get help from a sawhorse to hold up one end and slide it along the sawhorse as well as the saw. make sure the sawhorse is fairly level with the saw and long enough to hold all the way.
2006-10-19 14:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by La-z Ike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a little bee's wax on the table and the fence this will stop a lot of the binding. It don't hurt to put it on the blade also. You can also build an off feed table and a two foot side table this will help.
2006-10-20 02:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by ji9mmy m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it all the time-- bias sheet with your left hand to the rip fence, stand directly behind the full sheet as you feed it in (don't try to stand alongside the piece and feed it in) and either have feedout roller stands or someone to help you catch the pieces after the cut.
2006-10-20 07:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by shermisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key to good cuts is to place your left hand against the left edge of your material pushing it toward the fence, and your right hand behind and to the right of the blade. Push the material with your right hand only. You'll be amazed at the results.
Good Luck
2006-10-19 22:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an 8' by 8' out feed table on mine and have no problems.
2006-10-19 14:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by HB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋