I would appreciate thoughts on a simple task - cutting plywood.
I am planning on building several cornhole boards 2' x 4' from 3/4" hardwood plywood 4' x 8' sheets. At about $50 / sheet, I don't want to ruin any cuts and have waste in the process.
My first preference is to have the sheets cut at Lowe's and I would appreciate any insight or experience anyone has with this. Basically are their cuts accurate with no to little tear out (and do they generally keep their blades in good condition)? I presume that if the cut isn't satisfactory, I don't have to purchase it.
My table saw is a contractor type model and while I have used it to cut full sheets of plywood before, it can be a bit awkward. The best blade I have for plywood would likely be a Diablo 60 Tooth Carbide Fine Finish Blade, though I also have an older (but barely used) Craftsman 64 Tooth Kromedge Master Combination Blade in my collection.
I don't have a track saw, nor a guide for my older Craftsman circular saw, though it has a variety of different blades with various amounts of wear.
To illustrate the grain pattern I am seeking, envision the sheet being cut down the 8' length (two pieces 2' x 8') and the 8' lengths cut to result in 4' lengths. The actual cut process wouldn't necessarily be in that order though.
My budget has been strained with several big-ticket items this year so I'd prefer to do this as economically as possible - though I would still like a quality result. Maybe someday additional blades and/or a tracksaw will be in the budget, but if I can count on the borg for some cuts, it would be nice.
Thank you in advance.
I am planning on building several cornhole boards 2' x 4' from 3/4" hardwood plywood 4' x 8' sheets. At about $50 / sheet, I don't want to ruin any cuts and have waste in the process.
My first preference is to have the sheets cut at Lowe's and I would appreciate any insight or experience anyone has with this. Basically are their cuts accurate with no to little tear out (and do they generally keep their blades in good condition)? I presume that if the cut isn't satisfactory, I don't have to purchase it.
My table saw is a contractor type model and while I have used it to cut full sheets of plywood before, it can be a bit awkward. The best blade I have for plywood would likely be a Diablo 60 Tooth Carbide Fine Finish Blade, though I also have an older (but barely used) Craftsman 64 Tooth Kromedge Master Combination Blade in my collection.
I don't have a track saw, nor a guide for my older Craftsman circular saw, though it has a variety of different blades with various amounts of wear.
To illustrate the grain pattern I am seeking, envision the sheet being cut down the 8' length (two pieces 2' x 8') and the 8' lengths cut to result in 4' lengths. The actual cut process wouldn't necessarily be in that order though.
My budget has been strained with several big-ticket items this year so I'd prefer to do this as economically as possible - though I would still like a quality result. Maybe someday additional blades and/or a tracksaw will be in the budget, but if I can count on the borg for some cuts, it would be nice.
Thank you in advance.