Cutting plywood with my 300 Trion

[DanMcDan]

Hello, I need to cut two sheets of plywood into tree shapes - trunks and limbs - and both sides will be exposed.  I'm looking for help navigating Festool's pretty confusing selection of blades.  I know I don't want cross-set teeth, but what else?  Which blade?  I'm thinking this one - Festool Item Number 486548 ?  I will be rounding over the edges with a 1/4" router bit as the trees will be touched by lots of little fingers.

I am also open to other suggestions on alternative ways to do this project!

Thanks!

 

[Sanderxpander]

I should think any kind of wood cutting blade would work, especially if you're going to smoothen it later with a router and probably sand a little afterwards.

 

[DanMcDan]

Thanks, but I'm wanting to minimize chip out as I want to put the smallest roundover I can on the edges.

 

[waho6o9]

http://www.bobmarinosbesttools.com/...nically-ground-teeth-for-clean-cuts/p/486963/

"For Softwood, Hardwood, coated chipboard, veneered plywood, soft plastics and acrylic Plexiglas
Clean cuts without splintering"

Watch your feed and speed and you should have good results.

 

[DanMcDan]

Thanks!

 

[Sparktrician]

Assuming that you're using B/C plywood, with the B side better than the C side, I'd suggest that you draw your designs on the C side and cut from the C side to ensure the best possible edge on the B side with as little chip-out or rough edges. 

 

[Mario Turcot]

Dan, use paint tape to avoid tear out. Always work  [big grin]

 

[DanMcDan]

Thanks, Everyone!