I have been using a skil saw, but I find it hard to do by myself, would a table saw or radial arm saw be better, any help would be appreciated, Thanks !!
2006-12-08 16:46:31 · 12 answers · asked by rocket34 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The radial arm saw is, in my opinion, and that of many experts, the single most dangerous power tool that you can have in your shop. There are very few cuts that you cannot make just as easily on a table saw or a Compound miter saw. Also, a Table saw or Compound Miter saw will be more accurate than a radial arm saw. If you are going to be making Rip cuts in full 4X8 sheets of plywood, either buy a Cabinet style table saw and use some sort of outfeed support, or buy or build a panel saw. Panel saws are not quite as accurate as a table saw, but they are far easier to use on large sheets of plywood, and they are more accurate than an unguided skilsaw. I have a table saw, compound miter saw and a radial arm saw. the table saw and miter saw get almost constant use, but I have not felt the desire to go anywhere near the radial arm saw since I bought the table saw. My final reccomendation would be this, whatever you decide, DO NOT buy a radial arm saw.
2006-12-08 17:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saw To Cut Plywood
2016-12-14 19:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by donegan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're doing O.K.. The skill saw is the most inexpensive way to cut plywood however, as you have noticed, supporting the pieces (note pieces) is the most crucial part. Be sure you are using a blade intended for plywood and make your cut slow and precise. Speed will gain you nothing but another scrap piece of board. Support is the key. Set your piece up from underneath keeping in mind it will soon be two pieces. Don't think that you can support the main piece and the other piece will just ''cleanly fall off''.
2006-12-09 01:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a good stationary table saw, with a good long rip fence. A fine tooth ripping blade. And an outfeed table. Not one of those little mobile bench saws, although they do have their uses. But to cut plywood, the table saw is the best tool. Radial arm saws have their purpose, but not ripping plywood. And the above answer is right, a radial arm saw is the most dangerous tool in the shop. There isn't much more you can do with a radial arm, than with a good table saw and miter saw.
2006-12-08 17:56:14 · answer #4 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A circular saw (like a skil saw) can do a good job if you have an appropriate guide and if the ply panel is well-supported.
To get a straight cut, clamp a piece of 3/4" plywood or MDF that is as long as your cut to the panel you're cutting. Clamp it parallel to your cut line (and offset so that the base of the saw runs along edge of the board when the blade is aligned with the cut line. Here's a picture (and some more details) of what I mean:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Build/RipCirc.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo
2006-12-08 17:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mark H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good table saw with a fine tooth blade for this purpose. I put a piece of masking tape on the side I'm cutting and mark that so the splinters are kept to a minimum. Cut with the fine or smooth side down to limit splinters on your finished side. Cut outside your line using it as your marker.
2006-12-08 21:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good table saw and some rollers on stands is probly the best bet. Good straight cuts and a table to push the wood across.
2006-12-08 16:52:24 · answer #7 · answered by Rainy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u could use a table saw or a radial arm saw but it might help if u buy a special blade which is called a plywood blade. the teeth are very close together.
2006-12-08 23:54:04 · answer #8 · answered by rumrunnerdoug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A circular saw would be fast.
You could cut multible 24" pieces in just a few passes
2006-12-09 00:39:48 · answer #9 · answered by Laminate Wood Installation Fl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a table saw is by far the sturdiest and most stable platform to saw wood. Also it is easily done with just the operator and no other help...Just watch you fingers :)
2006-12-09 02:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋