How To Cut Plywood Without Power Tools

Make an initial cut along the straightedge to score and form a line.

How to cut plywood without power tools. The first cut should only be 132 inch deep. A sharp router bit is the key to routing plywood without splintering and Tearout. Or if you prefer to cut on the ground that works too.

Instead of making one deep cut do multiple shallow cuts. I use this method on everything from 164 thick wood veneer to 38 thick plywood though the latter takes some doing. This is my cutting board on an old TV tray.

If you are trying to cut thin plywood sheets a tablesaw can be a good option if you have the sheets properly supported. Of all the power tools the Circular saw is the go-to tool for cutting plywood. Dull router bits would amplify even the slightest chance of splintering.

Hand saws are typically optimized as a cross cut across the grain or a. Use these to make sure you are drawing a cut line that is perfectly 90 degrees. A straight cut begins with a straight cut line which is where your framing square or speed square will come in.

You should be able to cut the plywood with a good sharp handsaw. There are different ways of cutting plywood. Although they differ from each other in physical appearance and mode of operation they all get the job done efficiently.

BUT no matter where you choose to cut down your sheets it. Plywood is a challenge though because you are simultaneously cross cutting some of the wood layers and rip cutting others. Remember To Use Fine Blades.