Before I had to leave the meeting early there was discussion about how to retrofit the machine shop to limit dust &c. In that discussion the topic of plywood/large format wood handling came up and a panel saw like what lumber yards have was suggested. New/Used ones apparently cost thousands of dollars so I sought out a DIY solution. I've found a few kits that come in varying degrees of fully assembled with prices between ~$300-$1000. There are also a few designs for sale from backissues of woodworking magazines($10/issue). Given enough time staring at the ones at the home improvement store and pictures online we could probably make our own without buying plans. Or should we save our time and just buy a kit? At any rate I think it's a viable solution.
http://panelsawsrus.com/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIY-Sliding-Panel-Saw-Hardware-Kit-/281191079778 http://www.widgetworksunlimited.com/Panel_Saw_DIY_Frame_Kit_p/ww-panel_saw-diy.htm http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2082569/33113/Safety-Speed-Cut-Panel-Pro-2-Saw-Model-PRO2K.aspx http://plansnow.com/dn3099.html http://www.finewoodworking.com/workshop/tip/build-your-own-panel-saw.aspx http://www.rockler.com/woodworking/Panel-Saw-Kit If someone is vehemently against spending the cash and spare circular saw on one we could also situate the table saw near the garage door-side of the shop and just open the planned( they are planned aren't they?) double doors and put an outfeed table in the hallway when we need to make big cuts. happy hacking! Andrew L
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