Gortyn

Very nice.

I have yet to make room for a table saw in my small shop. Most everything is done with hand tools, a circular saw, and a bandsaw. This set-up makes sheet goods a pain to deal with. But a solution to another problem has proven to be the solution to my sheet goods problem.

I am still working out some issues regarding drainage and occasionally a nice rivulet will find its way through the shop. As a result, I collect red 2 liter bottle racks/holders. Anytime something has to temporarily be on the floor, I place it on a plastic rack. So, between casters and plastic racks, nothing ever touches the floor of my shop.

I had always cut sheet goods on sawhorses in my driveway with a circular saw and straight edge. This guarantees holding the saw at some awkward angle or having to stop during a cut. One day day I was forced to cut sheet goods inside because it was raining. I did not feel like dragging out sawhorses. So, I threw down four or five of the red plastic racks, drew a line and made a very nice cut.

The beauty of the method is that you are able, in my opinion, to get closer to the work and place yourself more directly over the cut. If you use enough racks, the sheet good is very stable and you can slide along on your knee or the side of your leg. Also, if you happen to get a little to close to one of the supports/racks, the saw cuts right through with no problem. And, best of all, they are free.

Sawing lumber.