Panel Saw

Great job! I wish I had the wall space for one.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Looks great. How good is it at keeping things square?

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning....

I thought about building this one too, but I was also concerned about how square everything stayed when moving the saw left to right.

Can you flip the saw to cut horizontally?

-- Kevin, Wichita, Kansas

Now this is nice. Everyone who has ever handled sheet goods would simply love to have space for one of these. I have cut full size sheets on my table saw but it is no picnic.

Nice project.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Well to answer the questions, Once it is set to being square it pretty much has stayed that way. I have not had to adjust it at all. As far as cutting horizontally, It works GREAT. I usually Clamp the sheet down and then rotate the saw to horizontal. Lock the saw sled to the measurement I want, Make the cut and have a big smile on my face with the results.

-- "Keep Miaking That Sawdust," Lance

This is great, and a real bargain considering what they ask for panel saws.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Nice Job, I had plans to buy one, but maybe I’ll considering building it now after seeing how nice yours preforms I just got to decide which of the three designs I have that I want to build. thanks for the inspiration.
Joey

-- Joey~~Sabina, Ohio http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/

This is really nice. Looks like an elaborate one too. I also wish I had the space for one of these!

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Is there any chipping when cutting veneers? What type of saw and blade are you using on it? Looks like you did a nice job on it.Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Well in cutting plywood you have the same amount of tear out as you would with the table saw. I am using a combination blade in the saw right now.

-- "Keep Miaking That Sawdust," Lance

I am sure you would get a lot of interest if you did a blog on how you made it & how it works Charger. Great idea & time saver.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Charger, that looks great. As one who primarily uses my shop to make things for my shop, that would make a very impressive addition. I would love to get a set of plans. Do you have the ShopNotes edition number, or have you scanned the plans?

I am now completing my latest workbench (I only have to add the Veritas Twin Screw vise, for which I am awaiting a set of Lee Valley bench bolts), but once that’s done I will need to find another project, and that one looks like a winner. Fabulous job…

Charger, I love it. I could really use a panel saw for my shop. I second the request for info on where to get a plan set.

Do you have any runout info for a 8’ cut on it? Is it as accurate cutting horizontal as vertical?

-- Scott, Camping the "Compact Way", www.cttct.com

Thank YOU IT IS GREAT CAN YOU PLEAS SEND TO ME THE PLAN IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ME

-- Suliman , Syria, jablah ,

I stopped by your page because your a Central NY’er (I’m a little upstate from you) and my neighborly ways were rewarded when I found this amazing project! I have to cut large sheets all the time to make screen doors out of 3/4 plywood. I needed hubby’s help to cut the first door I attempted. It was so cumbersome and awkward! After that experience, I’ve resorted to buying the sheets individually and asking the lumber yard to cut it for me. This is the answer to my prayers!

-- Robbinscabin

I read this article too, but alas lack the wall space (too many lathes). I looks really good

-- The wood slayer - Yes dear I did plan to make more kindling out of that wood I have been drying for the last year - honest!

looks great…sure would like to have one :-)

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †