Steven Kenzer
Posts: 57
Joined: 2008-07-16
Location: Putney, VT
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I've had very good results with the Forrest Blade, as well as the Systematic. Sorry,I don't have the exact model number in front of me but they are both made for that purpose. I can offer up a simple trick, when cutting veneer ply, that works perfectly every time. In essence, you are turning your table saw into a scoring saw. Raise your blade about 3/32" of an inch...just barely going through the veneer and substrate. Then....pull, don't push your panel through. Yes, this is counter intuitive (and feels weird at first) but at that blade height, you should have no problems. Even so, firm, even, secure pressure is recommended. With the pulling of the panel, the blade is entering/cutting up, into your substrate, not down. It's that down motion that creates the splintering. Reversed, you will see none of that. Once the panel is scored, then push it through with the blade raised to the appropriate height. I think you'll find the results to your liking. Good luck.
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