On a table saw you can buy an.
How to cut thin sheets of wood.
Run it back across the back side a few times and it should cut right through.
To cut plywood with a hand saw start by marking the line you want to cut on the wood.
After you have sized the wood veneer to your project you can cut it down to size by scoring the back with utility knife.
How to cut thin wood step 1.
Cut curves and shapes into the.
Use a small rotary saw.
Lay the square across the.
This blade has a 7 1 4 diameter which allows me to cut wood up to 1 3 4 thick.
Cut the thin board or veneer to length using a carpenters square and a razor knife.
This is the best way to cut wood without splintering and it is so incredibly easy.
Cutting can be a problem if the wood is too thin or if you are cutting something with a laminate overlay because the wood will splinter or the.
Next put the saw in the notch at a 30 45 degree angle and start cutting.
Thin kerf saw blade since the strips i cut are so thin i want to cut them with a finish blade with a very thin kerf.
Position the razor knife against the long side of the square that is running perpendicular to the surface.
This closes the gap around the blade in the throat plate or shoe.
You ll want to keep your forearm and shoulder in line with the blade to ensure a straight cut.
Then make a notch by drawing your saw upwards with the blade in an upright position.
Make sure the blade is sharp.
A variable speed rotary saw can make quick cuts in the veneer without it splitting or splintering.
