Panel Jig and 4x8

[Tom Smit]

I almost have my table saw ready to go, and I expect that my 3/4" BB sheet to be coming in soon too. So, since I'm a noob at this, if I were to cut the sides and rear for a T48 from a full sheet, can I cut those to width on the table saw using the panel jig (that's in the plans)? By the way, my table saw is ancient.

TomS

[Harley]

....I expect that my 3/4" BB sheet... I were to cut the sides and rear for a T48 from a full sheet....

...are you trying to build a friggin tank or get muscles like King Kong? 1/2" is adequate

...if I were to cut the sides and rear for a T48 from a full sheet, can I cut those to width on the table saw using the panel jig (that's in the plans)? By the way, my table saw is ancient. TomS

I doubt it because the panels will just be too big.

Make and use the saw guide that's in the beginning of the plans and cut your sheets up on two or more saw horses. Trying to struggle with sheets onto a table saw is a recipe for disaster unless you have proper support trestles equipped with rollers.

[Scott Brochu]

OR you can make a larger cross cutting jig using both channels in the table saw.
I'll take some pictures later and post of a large one and a small one.
The larger one will take a full 4x8 sheet and cross cut were ever with ease.

[Harley]

I'll take some pictures later and post of a large one and a small one.
The larger one will take a full 4x8 sheet and cross cut were ever with ease.

That, I am am dying to see. I am looking at equipping my workshop with trestles/rollers to handle 8 x 4 sheets.

[Scott Brochu]

OK Harley it isn't pretty but it works. It slides on over the blade and the full sheet will just sit behind the blade (are you still there?)
When the cut is done you have to shut the saw off and slide back. It gives a very clean cut and perfect 90 degree from the straight edge. Never mind the peice of oak sitting on the straight edge.
Only downfall is that it is god dam heavy.
Good thing is that one person can cross cut a full sheet with ease, well for me it is.

[DaveK]

Unless you are trying to get every last inch out of your 4x8 sheet (e.g. a 25" wide T48), use a circular saw to cut the full sheet into panels that are a little bit oversize. Then trim to final size on the table saw.

[gdougherty]

Unless you are trying to get every last inch out of your 4x8 sheet (e.g. a 25" wide T48), use a circular saw to cut the full sheet into panels that are a little bit oversize. Then trim to final size on the table saw.

+1, everything else is a pain. One handy tip is to pick up a 4x8 sheet of exterior insulation to lay under your full sheet and absorb the blade cuts without ruining your blade or a table top.

[Harley]

are you still there?)

I'm a Bass Player - we always have to be "there"

Thanks for posting, Partner in the Engine Room, that has given me some ideas.

[Tom Smit]

....I expect that my 3/4" BB sheet... I were to cut the sides and rear for a T48 from a full sheet....

...are you trying to build a friggin tank or get muscles like King Kong? 1/2" is adequate
Trying to struggle with sheets onto a table saw is a recipe for disaster unless you have proper support trestles equipped with rollers.

Ok, um, tanks don't fall apart...ever.... ....and since I'm reasonably slim, my muscles aren't that big, sooooo.....ahhhh, I guess it would look out of place to have muscles like King Kong... So, I did call the cabinet shop back and asked for 1/2" instead.
And now I'm going to be challenged because I did use the saw sled for my 10.5" and, well, I guess I better remember to take the kerf into consideration (because I had some misfit parts, and thank goodness for the fact that PL fills in!)
Thanks to everyone for the advice.

TomS

[David Carter]

+1, everything else is a pain. One handy tip is to pick up a 4x8 sheet of exterior insulation to lay under your full sheet and absorb the blade cuts without ruining your blade or a table top.

Great idea! Now I just need to find a place to store it when not in use...

[LelandCrooks]

[Scott Brochu]

+1, everything else is a pain. One handy tip is to pick up a 4x8 sheet of exterior insulation to lay under your full sheet and absorb the blade cuts without ruining your blade or a table top.

Great idea! Now I just need to find a place to store it when not in use...

Make a couple of holes in it and hang it.

My jig is for the use of cutting thicker stuff, I use it for cabinetry making. I have even cut a piece off a full kitchen cab sitting on that jig. Jigs are a useful tool and come handy when you least expect it.

[David Carter]

+1, everything else is a pain. One handy tip is to pick up a 4x8 sheet of exterior insulation to lay under your full sheet and absorb the blade cuts without ruining your blade or a table top.

Great idea! Now I just need to find a place to store it when not in use...

Make a couple of holes in it and hang it.

That's the problem. Finding wall space that doesn't already have stuff hung on it or shelves against it.

[Harley]

Make a couple of holes in it and hang it.

That's the problem. Finding wall space that doesn't already have stuff hung on it or shelves against it.

Simple answer to that is to just build an extension to your workshop....like I am planning

[Scott Brochu]

Make a couple of holes in it and hang it.

That's the problem. Finding wall space that doesn't already have stuff hung on it or shelves against it.

Simple answer to that is to just build an extension to your workshop....like I am planning

Your gonna have to build an extension with all those T18's being born.