french cleats - uneven cuts with circular saw | Discord Woodworking | Page 1

ancient sparrow Jun 18, 2024, 3:29 PM

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I'm installing french cleats in my garage.

I ripped a 4x8 sheet of plywood with a rip fence on my circular saw into 4in strips.
Then, I cut 45° down the middle with my table saw. During the 2nd cut, I noticed the boards were not straight from my circular saw... perhaps I should not have relied on the rip fence. Perhaps from uneven pressure... Alas, the boards are not cut perfectly straight.

Will this be an issue for the strength of the cleat? The test arrangement looks okay. Of course, I'll always notice 😒

fair crown Jun 18, 2024, 3:31 PM

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looks fine

sterile light Jun 18, 2024, 3:32 PM

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^^^ I dont see a problem here

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no worries on the strength

upper saffron Jun 18, 2024, 3:32 PM

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Same. Even less noticeable once you have stuff hanging on them

ancient sparrow Jun 18, 2024, 3:39 PM

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Thanks all, I will continue on with the install.

If anyone has tips on ripping long boards straight I'd love to hear them for future projects!! Thanks --

fair crown Jun 18, 2024, 3:48 PM

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I do!
Buy a tablesaw

ancient sparrow Jun 18, 2024, 3:50 PM

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fair crown I do! Buy a tablesaw

I have a TS but the 4x8 sheets are unmanageable. I've heard good things about the Kreg rip tool, maybe i'lll just have to bite the bullet

fair crown Jun 18, 2024, 3:51 PM

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I'd be surprised if it was much better than your current

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I'd holdout for a 110 tracksaw

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