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Old 09-23-2009, 08:47 PM
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I have a table saw but I still get plywood cut at HD for the most part. They use pretty high quality panel saws which seem to produce very accurate cuts even when the operator isn't the most experienced. It's way easier than using a table saw to cut large 8x4 sheets.

Any table or panel saw will only make rough cuts, which is all you need for what you're doing. If you wanted a finish cut you would likely use a jointer or router after the rough cut. Rough cuts however would be more accurate than 1/4", well within 1/8" or even 1/16" is easily achievable.
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Old 09-23-2009, 09:12 PM
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I've got a laser-guided hand-saw if you're interested =)

my HD cuts on the big machine have always been accurate dimensionally but yeah the quality of the cuts are pretty rough.
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Old 09-24-2009, 04:08 AM
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Well I took the plunge and hit home depot up. Actually got perfect or near perfect cuts. Little splintering, expected with ply though without taping. Didnt charge me for all my cuts. Thanks for all the advice and the offers to help out! my wife and little one will be happy the new tank will soon have a stand, instead of middle of the kitchen hehe. If any one needs electrical help, hit me up!
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