Leon wrote:


Common techniques to combat this are to use a straight edge and sharp
marking knife or utility knife to prescore the panel. Also the use
of a zero clearance insert can be of benefit.

The trick with scoring I was already aware of but I don't think I've ever
done that. So - if you score - do you score right where the center of the
teeth would be, or cut with the teeth on the waste side of the score? I
suspect the latter...


Most better European saws offer a scoring blade that is raised
slightly above the surface and directly in front of the main blade. This
scoring blade's only function is to make the cut through the
bottom side of the panel veneer. Well some might use it for other
functions but that is what it's intended use is.

My trick is to raise my blade about 1/8" above the table surface and
make my cut. I then raise the blade to make the complete cut and pass
the work through again. I only do this when cross cutting plywood.

This seems to be much more practical.

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-Mike-