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Straight Cutting
Woodworking Cuts for the Beginner
Though most seasoned woodworkers take it for granted, some beginners have trouble with the basic task of cutting wood. Problems for beginners range from figuring out how to support and clamp the piece to torn or ripped wood. And of course, there is the dreaded problem of cutting in a straight line. Creating basic woodworking cuts does not have to be a complicated undertaking if you keep a few simple tips in mind.
First, and foremost, is proper measurement. The age-old adage of "measure twice, cut once" will save you lots of time and frustration. There are few things in woodworking more frustrating than cutting a piece too short. And because most woodworkers have undertaken the task of making a piece in order to save money, it ruins limited supplies. To improve overall satisfaction with your cuts, use this simple procedure. Using a measuring tape, or whatever measuring device you choose, measure the length that needs to be cut. Mark the part where you need it cut and draw a straight line, using a straight edge. Then re-measure to the line. If you like the line, you'll love the cut!
Proper setup for a cut is arguably more important than the tool used to perform the cut. A proper setup should not allow either piece of wood to move during or after the cut. Be sure that neither the work piece (the piece you want to keep), nor the scrap, can drop or lift after the cut is made. To achieve this, usually a minimum of 2 clamps are needed, though 4 will certainly get the job done (2 clamps for the work piece, 2 clamps for the scrap). Depending on what work surface you are using, placement of the clamps may be far from the place where you need to cut. When placing the clamps, keep in mind what each part will want to do after the cut is made. Wood tears usually happen when a cut is made on a part that is not properly supported. When a large scrap is cut off and allowed to fall freely at the end of a cut, this will often rip a chunk off the back side of your work piece, resulting in what is commonly referred to as torn wood. It looks horrible and there is very little that can be done to remedy the flaw at that point. A good way to avoid this is by using 3 or 4 pieces of scrap wood lying around the area as a "sacrificial" backer. If you are using a jigsaw saw, place a piece of scrap wood under the work piece, on each side of the line, and the other two pieces under the work piece, but farther away. Using 4 clamps, clamp the work piece and scraps to the table, squishing the scraps. In order for this to be done right, the scraps should be thick enough to keep the jigsaw blade from hitting the table. Cutting like this will keep the wood stationary during and after the cut, assuming you tightened the clamps enough. If you are using a circular saw, you have what it takes to produce one of my absolute favorite cuts. This is my favorite because this prevents torn or ripped wood and the cut will not have a frayed back. Place a scrap piece of wood under the work piece, directly under the line. Put the other two scraps on each side of the line, but farther away. Using 4 clamps, clamp the work piece and scraps to the table. Make sure that there is enough space between the right side of the line and the nearest clamp to pass the saw. Adjust the cutting depth to cut through the work piece and a little bit into the sacrificial scrap (maybe 1/16 to 1/8" deep – the goal here is to not cut all the way through the scrap and damage your work table!). To do either of these methods, the scrap pieces should all be just about the same thickness.
If you do not have clamps, I strongly suggest you get some. They are inexpensive and well worth the cost. Generally speaking, for the beginner, without clamps, either your health, or the quality of your work is in danger.
Cutting a straight line is not as difficult as it seems. It takes some practice and patience. Whether you are using a circular saw or a jigsaw, there are five things to remember. Number 1 – Make sure the line is straight. Use a straight edge and regular permanent marker to draw the line that needs to be cut. Measure the distance to each end of the line to make sure it is not going to produce a final part that has one side longer than the other. Number 2 – There is a notch on the front end of your tool. This marks where your blade is going to be in another 4 to 5". Keep the center of the notch on the center of the line. Number 3 – Start out with the blade on the line. This may seem obvious, but in conjunction with the previous tip, it is pretty difficult to do number 2 and 3 and yet have a crooked cut. Number 4 – Once you have started cutting the part, don't stop the blade or back up. Doing either of these usually causes a "step" in the cut, which looks horrible and is a major pain to remedy. Number 5 – Take it slowly. This can't be stressed enough. Your eyes and focus at the beginning of the cut will be going back and forth between the notch and blade, making sure that they are both on the line. The blade should be first to get on the line, but within the first inch of cutting, you should be very diligent in making sure that the notch is on the line as well. This is best done by pivoting your tool around the intersection of the blade and the tool. Then do a final check to make sure the blade is still on the line. After that, your focus should be on making very, very minor adjustments to keep the notch on the line. Once the notch moves off the end of the part, your attention should go back to the blade, making sure that the tip stays on the line. Though it sounds like a lot of mental effort, practicing this technique will certainly payoff, and you will be taking straight cuts for granted, just like the pro's.
Using these tips, you will be able to create clean, straight woodworking cuts, even if you are new to woodworking.
About the Author
Jeremy Sullivan is a business consultant for an engineering firm and has been woodworking for 5 years. For more tips go to http://www.woodworkplace.com
How to make straight cuts on large pieces of wood with small tools?
I have a 4' x 8' piece of plywood, and I need to cut a lot of pieces out of it. Many of the pieces are pretty big and can't be perfectly cut using the fence on my little table saw (which can only measure up to 10" straight cuts). Plus, it's really hard to manage this huge piece of wood on my own. I need to use almost every piece of it, and I can't just make rough cuts. What's the best way to make perfect cuts on this piece? I have a table saw with a very small table and no extension, a large circular saw, a small chop saw and a bigger sliding chop saw, and a router.
Personally, I would get a long framing level, the kind that is 48 inches long or more.
Measure your cuts and draw the lines, then secure the level to the work piece with C-Clamps in such a position that when the guard of the circular saw is pushed sideways against the side of the level, the blade lines up with the line you want to cut.
Hope this is clear enough.
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