On Mon, 9 Aug 2004 18:49:41 -0400, "******"
wrote:

Hi,

I plan on building built in bookcases for my new home. I plan on using a
veneer type plywood available in 4' by 8' sheets. The bookshelves will be
72" in height.

What is the preferred method to make the long cuts? I was thinking a skill
saw for the rough cut then finding an 8 foot straight edge and cleaning the
edge up with a router.

Anyone have an idea on who makes a ONE PIECE 8 foot straight edge?

Thanks,



if you are using more than 1 sheet of plywood lay one on top the other
and clamp it on your marks using the top sheet as the strait edge.
alow for the distance from the edge of the saw shoe to the blade when
making your marks. after you cut the first side for the book case use
it as a guide to cut the rest. for a book case the factory edge of the
plywood should be strait enough. works for me!

skeez