Hopefully, there is a way for this message to get to Phil Lowe about his book case.
Hello Phil,
Its “Joe” from the clock class. This is a nice project. I think there a lot of us that will be building one.
In the video, you mentioned the importance of getting the ends square on the case sides. The plywood that we can buy in home centers is not all that great, and I have found it to be pretty wavy and not too square. In many cases the edges are are rough from the way the plywood is stored.
What are some of the techniques you would recommend to straighten and square up plywood? Do you have any favorite tricks when the edge is just slightly off square?
Also, can you comment on why you use a marking gauge on the plywood?
Jim
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Hi Jim,
We're getting an answer to your question... stay tuned.
Thanks,
Gina
FineWoodworking.com
Hi Jim:
I was just came across your question and thought of a recent video with John White. Check it out, it may help with your plywood edge issue:
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/subscription/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=31001
Matt Berger
Fine Woodworking
Dear JimmyP,
We contacted Phil Lowe about your question. Here is what he had to say:
I cut the plywood to a rough dimension first and then cut to finish sizes once I established a straight edge to work off of. This allows for square end cuts and if they are off sightly I will touch them with a hand plane. The reason I score the plywood with a cutting gauge or marking knife is to cut through the face layer of veneer, this prevents chip out when cutting on the table saw.
Sincerely,
Gerald
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