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   mrbird90 | Dec 15, 2006 02:10am | #1

   I do it occassionally but prefer to cut with a fine cut saw that leaves no visible saw marks. This surface is usually smoother than a jointed edge because of the tear out of the end grain on some inner plys. I have found that jointing plywood often puts nicks in the blades, but not always.

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   douglas2cats | Dec 15, 2006 02:39am | #2

   To stop the back edge tearout, feed a piece in about 1-2" then lift it off. Flip it around so that the scallop you just cut is at the back edge. Then run the piece through the whole way.

   If you build it he will come.

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   davidwood | Dec 15, 2006 03:10am | #3

   Another way is to use a hand held planer with an edge guide.

   Similar to this, but you can use just about any straight edge and a bracket.

    

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   david.

4. 
   Jamie_Buxton | Dec 15, 2006 05:00am | #4

   You'll find that edge jointing plywood dulls the knives very very quickly.

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   user-115264 | Dec 15, 2006 06:22pm | #5

   Thanks to all who answered.

   Looks like I will be using the table saw.

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   DaveRicheson | Dec 15, 2006 07:38pm | #6

   http://www.eurekazone.com/products/detail/sgs.html  

   With a good blade and circular saw. Stop wrestling sheets of plywood through the TS.

    

   Dave

   Edited 12/15/2006 11:44 am ET by DaveRicheson

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   bones | Dec 15, 2006 09:38pm | #7

   I use a Forrest WWII blade on the cabinet saw once I trim it down with the CS, and it gets it glue ready.  Another idea is to use a router with a strait edge. I used this before the Forrest blade.  Good luck.