Full Panel Ripping Table Breakdown

Trying to follow up on my decision to NOT spend rediculous amounts of money on cabinet grade plywood panels by adopting the inexpensive attitude of "OWN IT!":

The only problem I'm having with full 2440x1220 panels is getting them home.

I've been wanting a breakdown table I can take to the ply suppliers that don't cut for me.
As I can't fit the 1220 width into my car.
But I CAN fit the 610 width.
So being able to rip in perfect half will save me $60+ delivery.
And I don;t have to buy in bulk to justify the expense.



I found this on Instructables:
Simple Plywood Cutting Table / Work Table (Updated) - All

And wanted to have a go at designing one for me with the least amount of material.
That I can put together and use quickly.
And break down and put away just as fast.

The U shaped stirrups are my Triton Multi Stands.
the only thing I need to worry about it the dept of cut so I don't cut into the multi stands.

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gday Barry would something like this do https://youtu.be/kpJcG8J1-bs

If you don't mind working on the ground for the minute it'll take to make the cut, all you need is a couple of pine sleepers to give your saw some clearance underneath

Been There. Done That.
Cuts were terrible.

Looking for .5mm accuracy.

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Was planning on buying 90x45 DAR for this project.
But found enough 36x72 DAR from my garage reno to redesign for a better table.

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To adjust for the smaller 36x72 DAR,
I've added a bit of spacers to the two support beams so they will slide into the Triton Multi Stands easily with minimal tightening.

All I can say is you must have a very understanding supplier to allow you to set up your rig and cut a sheet in half on their premises. I can just imagine the response at my local timber yard :yikes::punching::fineprint:

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Originally Posted by barrysumpter

Looking for .5mm accuracy.

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0.5 mm accuracy! are you serious?

Just the setting out will be a challenge.

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Hi Ian,
LOL. Good call.
Yes, It was a challenge.
Not the quick 15 to20 mins I told them.
Kinda embarrassing.
I'm sure they were watching me and having a good laugh.

I'm also sure they were quite impress with how quickly I setup the breakdown ripping table.

I had forgotten I was NOT going to be using my electric plunge saw with its super accurate and quick to setup track.

I had to use the tracks opposite side and run my Makita 18v Circular Saw along it.

I had to adjust for the saws plate edge to blade width.
grrrrrr

Aligning all the sheets perfectly then clamping all 4 corners.
Was easy enough.

But the clamping of the track was really bugging me.
Finally sorted it out.

I was a bit greedy thinking the 18v Makita could handle the stacked ply 60mm depth in one cut.
Although it did make a decent go at a little less than half thru.
So I adjusted the blade height to 20mm and so much easier.
Then 40 mm just as easy.
Then 60 mm super easy as only ~14mm left instead of 18.

Since all material were clamped I didn't have to move anything.
I just had to make sure the dust didn't pile up in front of the Makita.
Getting caught under or between the plate and the track pushing it out.
I managed it by just blowing the dust away with a deep breath every 10cm or so.

I really needed a vacuum running but thought it would be too much to ask to plug into their power.
But would have been nice to have run the electric blunge saw.

The max depth was perfect.
Just enough to finish the 3rd sheet and high enough not the cut the Multi Stands.

Hi Lappa,

I ask about stock and cutting as as I'm pulling out the drive each time to make sure.
It's a long 40 min drive to find out they are out of stock or they won't let me cut.

It's a decent sized parking lot out front.
4 or 5 horizontal double parking widths.

Open air. And no way for the dust to blow into the warehouse.
I parked as close to the street as possible trying to stay out of the way.

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The yard attendant was super nice about helping me stack and align the sheets.
I ran him off as I didn't want him getting into trouble watching me.

The quality of material looks a lot better than I remember.
I'm wondering if they are sourcing from a different supplier.

All in all a successful adventure considering all the shortcomings and work arounds.

Hi Barry

I don't quite follow the difficuklty of getting the sheets of ply back to your place.
Even cut in half length ways, they don't fit in your car -- which means you're travelling with the boot open and the seats down and potentially dragging carbon monoxide into the vehicle.

what's wrong with roof racks and a carry "shelf" made of two 4 x 2s screwed to a piece of ply?

This is the same trellis I use on the trailer when picking up mdf and ply :)

It lets me ratchet strap everything down tight and makes an excellent platform for preliminary cut ups.

Perhaps time to invest in a towball and trailer?

Woodworking Tip: Knock-Down Sawhorse Cutting Grid

Roof racks are expensive.

I had a 720mm width between the boot and back seat.
Huge car still needs the boot open.
Windows down on a sunny day is no prob.

I just sold that car Friday night.
The lady tells me it will be OK to pay ~$60 delivery fee a few times a year.
Instead of rego, insurance, petrol and maintenance.