Vertical Plywood Cutting Table

Cutting down plywood to a perfect shape is a bit complicated.

Vertical plywood cutting table.

It s held by a cable that runs up over a pulley at the top. The power saw slides up and down inside an angle iron track. To make the fixture first build a grid by butting and screwing 1x4s on edge. Because plywood bends easily on its length standing it vertical will only allow the stud to bow outwards or inwards if it was crowned upside down.

It gives him fast and accurate cuts every time. But people often start cutting without knowing the process in detail. However using table saws is one of the best methods of cutting plywood. Because studs are crowned all up sheeting horizontal will pull the crown out and straighten the wall up.

Half lap joints connect the grid parts. Or if you prefer to cut on the ground that works too. Setting up plywood cutting station in order to cut down plywood it needs to be set up on something like a workbench or saw horses. So how to cutting plywood with a table saw.

I don t have room in my shop for a commercial panel saw so i built a version of one that works well and folds flat against the wall when not in use. Plywood should be run horizontal with a 4 foot stagger. Cutting down full sheets of plywood has always been a hassle. But no matter where you choose to cut down your sheets it needs to be setting on some sacrificial scrap blocks.