Beginner Plywood Project Woodworking Mistakes

[@RWingoS7]

Great video, thank you for sharing!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@shopcatt643]

Great information brother!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks, Gavin!

[@morrisbenfield661]

I would like your views on Luan Plywood. I'm a Laser Crafter and build 3d shadow boxes. I'm interested in your pick of the best to use. Thanks for your time

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I use luan for drawer bottoms and cabinet backs a lot. It's normally a secondary material for me so I haven't really looked into the different qualities of it.. can't really recommend a better or worse one there, sorry. It does make for great laser material though, and I'm sure buying full sheets and cutting them down is a lot cheaper than buying project sized pieces.

[@johnhiemstra1464]

Thank you for those tips. I like how you edge band. Simple and effective.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@herrpauk]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo Is this edge band real wood and does it... well it has to have glue inside... Just thinking about the finishing stuff as I've only seen man-made edge banding.

[@therelaxingwoodshop7495]

Always struggle with these types of board. Thank you for your knowledge

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching, hope it helped!

[@woodpeckercraftsandbuilds]

Great tips as always. Some things might seem so simple but change everything. Like knowing the rotation of each blade to avoid tear out. Mind blown!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You bet!

[@the-jmz]

Great tip regarding thickness and CAD. I needed to hear that. Thanks!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful! It's one of those things that you'll ever never notice in the project because of how it is.... or will totally having you cussing mid way through when NOTHING is right 🤣🤣

[@calleeharris4182]

I always learn something from these!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

:)

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic tips and info, Caleb! Thanks! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! You too!

[@zamlat8118]

Thanks for the edge-bending tip!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Any time!

[@christofix]

Well explained video, Caleb! Thanks for all the great tips! Greetings, Christophe

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for stopping by again, Christophe, glad you enjoyed it!

[@gbjones54]

Always helpful info!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@faheemsiddiquie6893]

Hi Caleb. Great info. Do you mind making a video on preparation of a balance board and the info on ply appropriate for the said purpose. thanks :)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Hey! Can't say that's on my radar... I'd imagine you'd want something high quality. So look for the plywood that has lots of thin layers (like 11) instead of the thicker layers... that's the best tell for the quality of the plywood.

[@PolarBear_Gaming_More]

great info

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

I agree that measuring the stock thickness (and other dimensions) is much better than "assuming". I always have a tape measure in my EDC bag, and sometimes an old dial caliper as well. Even at my local hardwood dealer, "Trust, but verify."

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Always a good approach. Until I've milled it.. I don't trust it to be the same.

[@mrcryptozoic817]

I've found, to cut plywood on a table saw, set the blade at between 1/16" and 1/8" and run the board(s) through, then raise the blade to the normal height and cut again. You'll get no shattering or tear-out. Breaking down sheets - have the store break them down oversize. Think of the advantages - easier to carry, easier to transport and the work is all on them.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Yes, great tips!

[@mikegrier2829]

Great tips. I’ve noticed the thickness issue, sort of. The local big box store will even indicate the thickness as 23/32” sometimes instead of 3/4”. I never though to double check that, though. I will now! As far as cutting, I have found that using a 100 tooth blade in my circular saw (no table saw or track saw yet) and making a very shallow “veneer cut” to break the surface of the plywood followed with a full depth cut gives me good results in terms of minimizing tear out. I caution that the 100 tooth blade makes a ton of noise and super fine dust, so wearing ear protection and a dust mask are critical. I think maybe 60 or 80 teeth would be fine if I used the “veneer cut” method.

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@Binarytales]

The tolerances on thickness allow manufactures to make 18mm ply - a fairly standard international size - and sell it in the USA market with a inch based label that USA peeps will be familiar with.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That makes sense

[@dprojects.woodworking]

+1, I use plywood only for shelves, usually starting from 4 mm of thickness, plywood is hard to drill through with clean outside, for furniture making I use 18 mm chipboard, cheap, always flat ;-)

[@JimPepperTactical]

what plywood blades do you recommend?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

amzn.to/3Sb8Euv I used this one for several years, was really happy with it.

[@JimPepperTactical]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo thanks!

[@daveparker839]

You hope I learned something? How about just about everything you said? Just starting out so it was very helpful.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome, glad it was so helpful!