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Our first recommendation is to pre-drill if you are going to be screwing something into the edge of the plywood. The sheets of ply have a habit of separating when screws are inserted or even large nails. However, if you get the ball rolling with a little bit of pre-drilling this issue disappears completely.
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Are you stuck at home and looking for something to pass the time? Well right now is the perfect opportunity to brush up on those woodworking skills and learn some top tips for building with plywood. Getting your start in woodworking can be a little daunting, but even if you’re a seasoned veteran, working with plywood can throw a few curve balls. Plywood can be quite different to other wood varieties in a number of ways, so it’s always handy to brush up on some of the basics. Whether you’ve been building for a lifetime or are only just now wetting your feet, Plyco’s top 5 tips for working with Plywood is bound to give you a few handy pointers.
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Sanding plywood is pretty much just like sanding any other piece of wood. You’ll use the same tools (e.g. orbital sander), but there are some pitfalls you need to avoid. Because of the way plywood is constructed you need to be very careful with your sanding. If you’re a little too overzealous with your sanding you run the risk of peeling back the face layers and exposing the darker layers of the plywood. This is what is commonly known as a burn. This process is actually utilised on purpose to create a desired effect, however if you’re not aiming for this look it can be a bit of a let down. To avoid accidentally creating that burned look, be gentle when it’s time to sand your plywood. Taking a step back and slowing down will make sure that you don’t end up with a wasted sheet.
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You might be noticing a theme throughout our tips; plywood differs greatly to other wood products due to how it is manufactured. This means unique approaches need to be taken for sanding and drilling, and the same goes for cutting. The regular blade that came with your circular saw is likely not the correct one for cutting plywood. What you want to pick up is a carbide tip blade. These blades have a much higher teeth count than standard blades, which allows it to cut smoothly through the many layers of a plywood sheet. The teeth on these blades are smaller too, which prevents chipping.
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