Cutting & Handling Plywood in a One-Person Shop

[@antiBOARDom]

Man it feels like he should have been on TV for the last 30 years. Such a great orator, concise but not robotic or monotonous. Also clearly a very talented craftsman. Thank you for all the great videos.

[@industrialathlete6096]

Agree!

[@FE428Power]

Ditto!

[@abda9212]

Is he speaking from memory or reading off script?

[@fdort3971]

I agree!

[@listofromantics]

No joke. If this was on my local PBS station I wouldn't be surprised in the least.

[@Sharp_Stone]

To be honest I think this man is the Bob Ross of woodworking. Such calmness and good/funny explaining, it's a joy to watch.

[@nicholassmith7359]

I second that! Great charisma!

[@ighy2k]

An excellent explanation, useful tips. Thanks 😊

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

Yessir I Agree

[@WrightTries]

I see it or like bill nye the science guy

[@mrmukura]

Yeah man, I'm a minute in and like, yup, I'll subscribe, this guy is a dude

[@johnbriggs5379]

The best part of this man's videos is that he talks explaining the details, rather than playing crap music.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

I put some crap music in the videos but turn the volume down to where you can hardly hear it. I just want it to add some ambience so the video doesn't feel stagnant.

[@rockets4kids]

@@WorkshopCompanion Plenty of people put crap music in the background as a form of copy protection. What that crap music is licensed, the people who own the license will get medieval on anyone using it illegally.

[@soussef24]

No Festool, no track, not fancy parallel jigs… Hats off!

[@bryenlink]

Do I need this? No. Was this still one of the most entertaining videos I’ve seen on KZbin in a while? Absolutely. I could watch this guy and his dogs all day long.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words -- from Bella and me.

[@Cambuelkid]

Just finished making all four of these ingenious tools and they work exactly as advertised! Thank you for the great video!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@Gitarzan66]

I'm glad this popped up in my feed, instant sub. I'm a tradesman that ended up in a wheelchair. After building myself a new kitchen from my chair and struggling with my sheets I've been brainstorming on how to make it easier because I sure as hell ain't giving up. I think a bench like yours is just what I need. Also a carrier/dolly type thing. Thanks for the ideas.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome...and good luck.

[@sandracolon-md2ym]

AS a 64 year old woman I am truly grateful for these instructions. I will need them to create my own frame and door design as well as try to manage installing it myself without help. Wish me luck. Thank you kindly for the common-sense.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Something we're experimenting with that you might like to try: Add a set of small casters to the bottom of the plywood-carrying jig.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

you are never going to do this....

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

​@@AsTheWheelsTurn 😂 Hahaha

[@thistles]

@@AsTheWheelsTurnwhy not? That’s not a crazy project

[@fdort3971]

I'm a 51 year old woman...let's prove the guys wrong! (Some men believe in us and support us but it's been my experience they are few...) We just need to be smarter than the average bear. I've found using a fulcrum system, casters and ratchet straps are a huge help!

[@TNH91]

The best part of this video is the shop dog. The rest of it is immaculate, the dog is just top tier.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Bella thanks you.

[@mandrix6323]

I just learned more about loading plywood on a workbench, and making a simple but accurate guide than I knew. Being up in my 70's, every advantage to gain by moving full sheets of plywood and making accurate cuts is a welcome advantange. Bravo, Sir.

[@ilou224]

I had no intention to watch this video, but once I started it, I had to watch all of it. What a pleasure.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@williamcavanaugh4090]

Calm, cool, and collected. So glad there are woodworkers out there that don't feel they have to scream at the camera or be overly boisterous. I can learn more from a person like this than some of those channels that seem to need a flashy gimmick. It is like having your favorite uncle teaching you. Keep it up.

[@paulsauve3855]

You are so interesting to listen to. No fuss, no muss, this is how it's done. Thanks for being there for us.

[@CharlesProoth]

My wife tells me that I have one big smile for the whole time I watching these videos.

[@alexanderd.m.565]

Hi, I'm from Costa Rica. I'm 35 yo and I find this whole channel more worthy of my time than a Social Network. Thank you so much!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome, and thanks for the kind words.

[@frederickdominguez4829]

Man. Im glad i found you. So nice to get tips for the regular guy who dosent have a million dollars worth of fancy tools. Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@youtubemademecreateanewcha6965]

Exactly.

[@scratchypants1]

That hammer twirl at the end sealed the deal for me.

[@Flightdevildoc]

Indeed, I have to know how he does it?🤔😂

[@sinisterdesign]

It was pretty slick!

[@Martyntd5]

@@Flightdevildoc he's spinning it round some kind of ring.

[@michaelkrailo5725]

@@Flightdevildoc That hammer is gimmicked with a metal ring that is attached to the underside of that hammer making it very easy to twirl around on his finger. It was a very nice touch to his parting words in the video for sure.

[@jwickstead]

I have never been so entertained while learning. The writing is brilliant. The delivery perfect.

[@starseeddeluxe]

I love how he talks about the terrible "standardized size" of plywood. I hadn't considered a different size. But certainly 4 feet x 8 feet is a horrible idea. haha. I can't actually get to my plywood to use it for anything because it's almost impossible to move around once you put it away in the corner of a storage building.

[@MrBaltch]

I trust any man who treats his puppy that well.

[@tuckertucker1]

Wow! What a well done video. It's 2025, and by now, we have all been steeped in DIY channels, so it becomes apparent rather quickly which video presenters have their act together and which don't. This video was enormously informative yet still entertaining, and I am thoroughly pleased with its lack of nonsense (grungy music, unironic interstitials, silly pop references). Thank you.

[@jimmygreen50]

Learning from a master. Genius. Thanks for making such informative and clever jigs

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@Ian-gf8id]

Like most great ideas, the loading arms are so simple and yet so effective. Genius !

[@davidellis6588]

This project has absolutely saved me from abandoning cabinet-making. In my fifties and bulling around 3/4 4'x8' ply was getting to be near dangerous. I've done the insulation board on the garage floor and again, fifty-something-year-old knees and back...that gets old really fast. Do yourself a favor. MAKE THIS. You will not regret it once. I wish I had made this years ago. Thank you Nick!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome. And I know exactly what you mean. All my body parts are way past warranty, with the exception of the knee and ankle I had to replace. I'm convinced the make these sheets bigger, heavier, and less cooperative every year.

[@thistles]

@@WorkshopCompanionyour female viewers are especially grateful!

[@jonnyramsden1161]

Definitely, I recently did my back in getting some OSB in this size up onto the roof of my car. I also loaded a stack of feather edge boards at the same time which despite being heavier weren't a problem

[@seniorsafetn8286]

You are the best teacher I've ever listened to. Thank you young man.

[@nova31337]

It has been a long time since I've ran across a channel that I've felt the need to instantly subscribe to. Love it!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks...and welcome!

[@gerardvanommenkloeke9464]

This is possibly the best woodworking video I’ve seen to date. Packed with fantastic wisdom. Thanks so much for creating it. Can’t wait to make these jigs. Subscribed!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for your kind words...and welcome!

[@robmaiker7092]

This- sometimes simple, repeatable designs are truly most functional

[@bldrtom]

Excellent site. God, what would we all do without KZbin? We have all these great talented people sharing their ideas. It’s a wonderful world.

[@asifurrahman3322]

He is indeed Bob Ross of woodworking with an addition to Bob Ross .. "Explaining the Why's properly"! I'm grateful we have teachers like him.

[@MYT1FL]

Love the loading arms idea. I have a couple commercial sawhorses with slots for 2x4s already but those loading arms are a game changer

[@jasondoust4935]

Hear! Hear! The loading arms are very clever, Nick. I'll be sharing this with some experienced woodworkers and our collective backs thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks. Over the years, I have bunged up more fingers getting the plywood to the cutting grid than I ever did getting the plywood from the lumberyard to the shop. This is my "last mile" solution.

[@AshOnTop23]

Yup that's a great thing.

[@boblittle2529]

Yeah - the loading arms are a game-changing idea. The radius cut where the cross member and the lifting arm pivot is the key. Its simple little details like this that make me look in the mirror and say "why didn't you think of that?"

[@JG-jz2mp]

I agree with everybody, the loading arms are genius and an actual grid. I've been using an "X" laid on top of saw horses for a long time, but getting that plywood on top of the "X" on top of saw horses can be physically problematic. It can go dysfunctional in a split second.

[@BKMDano17]

Thank You I have several sheets of plywood to get from the front of a house to the back of the house where I'm rebuilding a balcony. My horses are worn out this is going to be a big help thank you thank you thank you

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome, welcome, welcome.

[@harley1969chuco]

If I would only have known this years ago OMG this saw horse design is Amazing thanks for sharing

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@harley1969chuco]

@@WorkshopCompanion yes Sir ... I was showing your design to my Dad and he wants to make a standard size as well and a mini size, set only upgrade were going to use is adjustable legs for uneven ground when working outside just to keep the top level.... but its a killer design thank you

[@beyondthis7]

I absolutely love the fact you got your dog entertained and never skipped a beat in the video. Great ideas here... good job.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Bella and I thank you.

[@Hank254]

@@WorkshopCompanion Bella's name should be Sawdust since she is probably covered with it most of the time :)

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@Hank254 Bella has a very tight coat, like most kelpies. All it takes is a quick shake to get completely clean. Not once has my wife complained about Bella tracking sawdust into the house -- wish I could same the same for myself.

[@Hank254]

@@WorkshopCompanion Lol, great video by the way. I usually work by myself too and you gave some really good tips. Thank you.

[@KOutOfMyYard]

You and your team are an absolute delight to watch and I love everything you put out. You are a master craftsman and hold so much knowledge and we appreciate you sharing it.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@simplecentrist5935]

So I acquired the plans for this build. I would consider myself an amateur woodworker. I liked the idea because he’s right, I’m a tall healthy fellow and yet handling plywood by myself is difficult. Not only is this build functional, but it was a lot of fun to do as well. It took me a bit to figure out the “double bevel”, but once I found I was missing a page to the instructions all went well. I did most of the cutting on my mitre saw, I love my mitre saw. It looked like a good idea and I now know it is a good idea.

[@papasmurf9146]

Thanks for this comment. I'm a noob and the only tool I really have going right now is my mitre saw. I was wondering if I'd be able to put this together. Off to buy the plans now. Thanks.

[@johnburns6422]

Necessity is the Mother of invention / This man has forgotten more than most of us will ever learn ,It is a joy to see him demonstrate his Excellent tips , Thanks .

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@DobermanDave531]

You have style mr 😊 quiet and laid back delivery……. That is what people want , there is so much clickbait , outrageous ideas that we know will never work , clamouring for views …….. you have a secret weapon…… the dog and a frisbee! . It’s the way you nonchalantly throw it and the dog… winks ….. & is back in a flash it really is very very amusing, apart … the bench is a winner but the helper legs take it to the next level, kind regards Hampshire GB

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words...and for pointing out the four-legged secret to our success.

[@kayakuprising5914]

This is a great example on how youtube (and someone with a great idea) can help millions of people.

[@marymosbrook797]

Table loading arms... Mind blown! I've never seen these used! My next project will be installing this to my current work table!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

I've been designing a portable pair you can use wherever. If they work, you'll see them in a future vid.

[@ton146]

I have been looking at my cutting table and figuring how to add the rotating legs.

[@r.mercado9737]

An apparently talented carpenter having his dog in the shop is priceless! Semper Fi

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Bella says to tell you oorah.

[@r.mercado9737]

@@WorkshopCompanion OOHRAH! Semper Fi

[@thebes1988]

Nick, these jig designs are ingenious and accessible for all levels of woodworkers (I have bought the plans!). What's more, your teaching and presentations skills are those of a natural. Many thanks. Chris.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@Crozier777]

Man, this guy’s advice are real gems. I wish I had been doing more research and had come across this channel before I moved on from carpentry. I’m still going to use this stuff for my home shop.

[@ryanmatthews5376]

I would of loved to have be an apprentice under your calm and clear direction. I agree with others you are the Bob Ross of woodworking. A pleasure watching and learning whilst still having fun with the dog. Well done sir!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@Mericaball]

I could watch these videos all day.

[@billmartin3198]

A talented, well-spoken man. My mind is completely blown.

[@petermcguigan8802]

Nick has a great knack of only saying what needs to be said. I found this clip easy and uncomplicated to follow

[@PaulChamberlain-of3dm]

This is going to change my life,honestly.Heaving dozens of sheets into position daily is exhausting.Thank you so much!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

I know your pain, believe me. Most welcome.

[@ChadLuciano]

60k up vs 87 down...the 87 down shouldn't be touching power tools period then...this is a hidden gem video that teaches you truly how to work smart...awesome video!

[@williamwinter2638]

I love those loading arms. Learned to make a saw horse grid and cutting guide about 40 years ago on commercial trim sites, using them since. Love your showing others.

[@nostri9419]

This guy is a joy to watch. Funny, gathered, right to the point. Love him!

[@rompompomkladivo6623]

Watched 3 minutes Subscribed Great man

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks...and welcome!

[@Syzygist]

Definitely my go to program when I just want to learn and enjoy! Also, can you imagine how lucky his grandkids are to have him as a grandfather. Of course I’m guessing he has some. If not, I’m confident the neighborhood kids love him !!! Seems there was always a “ Mr. Smith” down the street we all liked and would “do stuff “ for us; like attaching playing cards to our bike frames to make a “motorcycle “ ; or stilts to make us taller!! Great show, fantastic personality, professional skills! Thank you!

[@constitutionalbacker1stame787]

NIck, so happy to see your making videos again, I have watched a lot of the Shopsmith Videos you have made over the years. I agree Nick is an ICON

[@peterstam5846]

I made many circular saw guide rails. As an addition, make a little chamfer on the small top board factory side at the bottom. This will really help with the sawdust capture between the guide and the circular saw. Nice video!!

[@CPK007]

Wow, as a former cabinet maker and now a hobbyist, this was excellent! Love the ease of handling 4x8 and the precision cutting jig. Bravo!

[@billglass5922]

I have read so many of these replies I can only concur that this man is one of the most loved on utube who is master craftsman he's a brilliant presenter and innovator. Thank you very much Nick

[@markclausen7812]

I've been watching a lot of KZbin woodworking videos since I entered my retirement years. Yours are at the top of the usefulness scale! This video was particularly useful. In the past, I've cut my 4x8 plywood sheets sitting on scrap wood on the floor of my garage (my knees don't appreciate that, anymore). The grid, cradle, and loading arms (ESPECIALLY the loading arms) are an absolute Godsend. I can't thank you enough for this (and your other videos. Not only useful, they are an absolute joy to watch. Great content, well organized and delivered. Thanks!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@BeneWoodworks]

Thank you Sir for another fantastic video. My back also thanks you for the lifting handle idea - perfect!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@garykorzelius5930]

You are an amazing presenter! Not only was the video informative, but it was an absolute pleasure to listen to you. You just got a new subscriber!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks...and welcome!

[@glacial_chinchilla]

Every second of this video is _genius_ . woodworkers never fail to impress with their ingenuity

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

I do own a track saw and I have been cutting on the floor with two pieces of foam underneath.But not anymore I absolutely love your set up. Thanks for the great advice

[@williamdrake2315]

My house was flooded by hurricane Debby. Building this to help in building my replacement furniture. You are shear genius and the shop dog is a good dog.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying. Good luck.

[@bernardoaraujo6655]

Woah, woah, wait... I wasn't prepared for that, I came here expecting this would be another fairy lengthy video with one or two good hidden tips and lots of wasted time but instead I was presented with a masterpiece. The content is golden, the humor is on point, the tips are actually helpful, the recording/audio/lighting/etc are impressive, and the host is one of the best speakers I've seen on any YT woodworking channel. Thank you for the class.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome, and thank you for the kind words. We try.

[@victoriastamps3948]

Simply genius! And just what I needed to see, as a single woman of a certain age and a small workshop I do struggle with cutting big boards as I renovate my house. This will help so much! Best I get making a jig :-) Thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Glad to have been of help.

[@skigglystars9525]

Absolutely love the teaching techniques in each and every video.

[@bobdriggers6111]

What up SkigMan🙃

[@mattggonzz]

I absolutely love your teaching style. Your channel is way under appreciated.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

I appreciate you saying that, but you folks express an outstanding amount of appreciation. That's what keeps us going -- we appreciate your appreciation. I do hope you appreciate that...;-)

[@mattggonzz]

@@WorkshopCompanion I appreciate your response :)

[@myotherusername9224]

@@WorkshopCompanion what is the story on the propeller ? It can't be for an airplane because the wide flat spot to bolt it to the crank flange is 90 degrees off the normal orientation.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@myotherusername9224 The propeller is a working replica of the props on a 1903 Wright Flyer. I have built replicas of 18 pioneer aircraft for various museums around the world, 9 of them airworthy. The propeller behind me in the vids was used to repeat the Wright's first powered flight on December 17, 1903. We provided all the flying footage for the PBS documentary, "Kitty Hawk, A Journey of Invention."

[@myotherusername9224]

@@WorkshopCompanion I stand corrected, and thank you for the favor of your reply. have you presented anything at Oshkosh? I know your products and lecture/demonstrations would be a HUGE hit with EAAers building wood airframes.

[@ericbauer7746]

That's awesome!!! Perfect timing too, I'll be dealing with that issue next week. Love that the doggo hangs out with you in the shop.

[@ronsherrod4658]

Genius. Both you and your ideas. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks.

[@Handleyman]

No, the genius part is that you make fantastic videos like this for us all to learn from! 👍😀

[@kieranfinnerty631]

I have a similar bench set up for site working, but the tilting arm addition makes this so much easier perfectly explained and executed 👍

[@warrenwerks]

Even though I have a track saw, I will certainly be making a carrier and possibly the grid as well. Extremely useful tips as always

[@R33SHAFT]

Likewise here 😉

[@kayagorzan]

That cutting grid and jigs are amazing. I don’t really plan to work with plywood but I might make them just in case.

[@peterjohnjoseph]

You are easily the most useful woodworking channel on KZbin. Years and years of honed experience filtered down into these videos.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

We try. Thanks for saying.

[@peterjf7723]

That plywood handling kit you have developed is fabulous. At the moment I get sheet materials cut to size, but not all suppliers will do that.

[@charlesdehavilland2437]

Love how after a while the dog gets locked in the cage 😀

[@vplph]

These 12.16 minutes have saved my back ... Thank you genuinely!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome genuinely.

[@scottbennington2936]

The faces on the shop drawers are beautiful. Wonderful lesson. Love the charisma for the trade.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks. Every now and then you find a poplar board with a strong contrast between heartwood and sapwood, and this can be used to striking effect.

[@cliffsmith8755]

These plywood handling jigs are as useful as anything I've seen on KZbin. Many thanks. The shenanigans I've been thru trying to drop a sheet onto saw horses are funny but have a high potential for back strains.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome video and ideas!

[@cuttercreativ]

This was wonderful. I've been looking for ways to work with sheet goods more effectively and this is awesome!

[@mountainapple5638]

Many of my projects were delayed until someone comes home to help my lift a sheet onto my cutting table. Loading arms are so simple and absolutely a back saver… and pure genius! I’m going to build a set for my cutting table. Never thought of building loading arms, always tried slide a sheet as close as possible and hoped saw horse’s would not move (which happened more times than not) resulting in a heavy pile of lumber to sort and try again or wait for help. I’m glad I found your video for this great shop jig and will not longer have too break my back or wait for assistance to start my wood working projects. Super videos with great teaching style and you have gained another grateful subscriber.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words...and welcome!

[@markluke8447]

Earlier in life I would not have appreciated the wisdom of these ideas. Now at 68, my eyes have been opened, these are great ideas.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks, and agreed. It's amazing to me how much heavier plywood has become since I was a young man..

[@bloomsaddis8928]

Why aren't All the " Experts" so completely at ease with their topic. Mr Engle makes this really clever set-up seem like it is " just do It" stuff! Brilliant! Thank You Nic!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

A good many of you good folks have asked me how to make the unique sawhorses I show with this cutting grid. So I did that, and went you one better. For those of you who don't yet have the well-equipped workshop that Travis and I are blessed with, I show how to make them with nothing more than a circular saw, a hand-held drill, and a few hand tools. If you like what you see here, take a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmkgWCYZat2p8k .

[@S1gm4Max]

This is incredibly helpful advice, especially for a novice like me. Considering my small shop is located in the basement, I was wondering whether I need to always ask my neighbor for help when I need to get some sheets in my shop. Also, as a Euro based fellow woodworker, I greatly appreciate (as always) that you reference any measures in centimeters as well! Thank you very much for all of this. PS: I dig the Dante reference on top of the Flammables cabinet ;)

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome. Or should I say, molto gradito.

[@musicbymark]

This idea/concept for the sawhorses was called a "cutting grid" and original by this woodworker, NICK ENGLER many years ago. Awesome design Nick! I've built several sets. I have the old article in a pdf.

[@justsayin4632]

11:51 it says the PRESENTER is Nick Engler😂

[@WilsonCC]

Brilliant ideas presented by Nick - who is clearly charm personified! Thanks Nick.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@unclewilbur8976]

As a former cabinet maker, I can attest that this man deserves respect for his wisdom. The practices in this video will produce accurate and high-quality results. And it's affordable. 😊

[@joephillips8244]

Great content, easy to follow along, a excellent instructor. Thank you and keep it coming!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome. Will do.

[@LetMeRetort]

Just how good can a teacher be?

[@jubilantyogurt]

As someone in their 40s I very much understand your jigs. There's a long from you and all the way down to the floor. Also - smart thinking

[@keithpetersen4920]

My favorite part was never being too busy or serious to show some love to your little helper.

[@billglass5922]

As documentary cameraman on all my life i was always surprised at the nervousness of people in front of the camera, who were only being asked to do their job which they do meticulously everyday, Nick has overcome this and he's a very very pleasant person to listen to, who's love of carpentry and the product in which you uses which is wood comes across abundantly, the camera work and the sound quality is absolutely brilliant, the editing good too, I would like to see a few more close-ups I find that the videos , The lighting is good and the presentation is excellent The way he handles the audience is brilliant and I especially love the dog It makes me laugh so much because although you know what's coming, it still makes you laugh. I find the modern woodworking carpenter to be off-putting by the adoption of trying to be a comedian in front of the camera usually the camera work is inferior and so is the method of teaching is inferior.. Keep up the good work Nick and your crew, my next job is to construct those saw horses, brilliant how do I get the plans.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for all those kind words. We really do try to keep the production clean and professional; I believe the days when a KZbin creator could hold up his iPhone and babble at it are over. Like television in the twentieth century, the YT audience will begin to gravitate towards higher and higher production values. Fortunately, Travis is a brilliant editor and can supply them. And I've got Bella to lean on -- whatever I lack as an actor/narrator, she makes up for in canine spontaneity. You can find the plans for the cutting grid at: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/handling-and-cutting-plywood-plan

[@carlmclelland7624]

Howdy Nick. First time I've seen your channel, and I like it! You've earned my subscription. I made both an eight foot and a four foot saw guide a few years ago, and like you mentioned..., I'm too old to manhandle a full sheet of plywood by myself thru my table saw. (I got the idea for the guides from my nephew's Festool saw guide). Oh, to be young again and able to afford those high $$ tools! Necessity being the Mother-of-Invention, however, it's guys as old as you and me who invent things like your saw table shown in the video and the guides. Keep up the good work while I watch some of your other videos.... BTW, I'm using a Rockwell Commercial worm drive saw. I think it's older than I am, takes you and I both to lift it, but you can pull the trigger, saw non-stop for days and it's not even getting warm! (Also have a Rockwell Shaper I inherited from my Dad that I KNOW is older than I am (75). They don't make them like they used to)!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

@@WorkshopCompanion Nick; 1st time here to your channel I love the arms you created for your saw horse Thanks for sharing I look forward to hear from you by for now Ken God-bless

[@razahassan811]

I was a little worried about installing the blade after reading a couple of reviews. But it was amazingly easy. Took about 1 minute. Works great kzbin.infoUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c . Cuts easily and is perfect for pocket cuts I needed to make for replacing some old deck boards.

[@thereseboogades8498]

GREAT TIPS! Thanks so much; I'm a girly girl learning how to complete cool projects in my barn & landscape. So much to learn & you're such a big help! 😊❤

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome and thanks for the kind words.

[@duncanpotter5838]

Absolutely fantastic. 70 year old me is building this PRONTO!

[@ArtHeld]

Having now reached the age where 4x8 sheets of plywood aren't something I can swing around with ease, I watched this video. I liked the content and delivery so much I watched three more. That led me to decide I needed plans for the Celtic egg. On your website, I discovered 1) the plans were both reasonably priced and VERY well done, and 2) there were several others project plans I couldn't live without... along with a helpful (and free) bandsaw blade chart, all for immediate download (that worked perfectly.) Thanks for the great work and supporting website. One request: please don't publish anything really cool until September: it's going to take me all summer to complete these 4 projects! (jk).

[@JoRoBoYo]

the dog, lmao

[@freddy449]

And your attention to important details is very much appreciated. You are a very effective instrucrtor.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks. We try.

[@rgriffin9219]

Your pup reminds me of my late dog, Zoey. The way you interact with her while working is one of the reasons I especially enjoy your videos. My garage will never be the same and I miss the distraction.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

I understand. I have been distracted by border collies and their cousins since I was 18. I wouldn't know how to function in a shop without a dog.

[@bennunyour4121]

"Necessity is the mother of invention." Great plywood saw horses, bravo

[@margaretrenwick-vl3cf]

You are an excellent teacher, I’m 60 a female never done tech drawing or wood working as they were only taught a male schools. I do wish to start wood working and am finding your videos insightful, also giving me a base for terminology how professionals do things also enjoyable to watch! Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.