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Cutting Plywood

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The following suggestions will help to control chip-out when cutting plywood:

• Avoid cross-cutting plywood whenever possible.
  
  
• Use a plywood cutting blade.
  
  
• Position best face down when cutting with a portable circular saw.
  
  
• Position best face up when cutting with a table saw or radial arm saw.
  
  
• Score the line of cut using a utility knife.
  
  
• Score the line of cut by making a light pass with the saw blade.
  
  
• Place masking tape over the line to be cut.
  
  
• Attach a backing panel using double-sided tape.
  
  
• Use a router with a 1/4"" straight bit.
  
  
• Invest in a panel-scoring attachment for your table saw.