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   user-148830 | Apr 21, 2008 02:48am | #1

   Brian,
   I have not used phenolic ply so I have no feelings as to how it cuts or works or stays flat. If by this you mean a melamine covered material, I have used that but find it a little slippery for my crosscut sled. I often want things to slide easy but on my sled, I like to be able to hold things tightly in place with hand pressure with no worry of slippage.

   As for size, I find that the smaller 13" size is easier to move around and to use. The 37" I only take out once or twice a year. But it depends on what you build most in your shop. Have fun.
   Gary

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   BriMcG | Apr 21, 2008 07:19am | #2

   Hi Gary, I'm embarrassed to say I'm a bit star struck here. I enjoy your sense of humor in your articles and videos and always look for work done by you. Thanks much for the reply.

   Stuart Lipp wrote an article in FWW #198 on phenolic plywood that got me interested.

   I see your point about a crosscut sled being too slippery and I believe the phenolic ply would have even less traction then a melamine covered substrate.

   I hear one of the ways it's used is in construction for pouring cement forms. Nothing sticks to it, cement, glue, not even the powder that's used to snap a line. Just blows away.

   Just for grins I think I'll go ahead and try it for a sled ( if you think 13" is right..it's right). If nothing else I can countersink a piece of hardboard or MDF to it and wax it if neccesary.

   I know you must be a busy guy and I really appreciate the reply...and on a Sunday! Take a day off will you! ;)

   Brian

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   BriMcG | Apr 23, 2008 07:28am | #3

   Thanks Gary! The phenolic works great.

   Brian

   Edited 4/23/2008 12:29 am ET by BriMcG