UV plywood

[Jeffonebuck]

My first question might be an old thread but instead of googling I will ask.  How well does the rail grip to UV coated plywood, Formica, etc. ?

 

[wow]

[welcome] to the FOG!

I can't answer your question, but I'm sure someone be along shortly to do so...

 

[getyourbone]

formica...very well in my experience.  Have cut a number to countertops and never had a problem.

 

[tjbnwi]

The pre-finished plywood can be an issue. I use the Gecko with the rail adapter.

Tom

 

[fshanno]

I had it slip one time on prefinished ply and that was enough.  I always clamp or use the parallel guides.

Don't know about laminate.

 

[semenza]

I haven't had any trouble with it slipping. Make sure the dust is brushed off the grip strips and the plywood is on something that supports it well.

Seth

 

[G3Trim]

Not to change the subject, but how durable are the uv finished plywoods? Do they scratch easily when handling them?

 

[fshanno]

Not to change the subject, but how durable are the uv finished plywoods? Do they scratch easily when handling them?

They scratch.  Wipe-on poly makes light scratches disappear.

 

[G3Trim]

Ok thanks for confirming my fears, fshanno.

 

[WoodWhisperer]

Lam. Counter tops not too many problems. Pre-finished ply can be a problem. I always clamp or use with the gecko. Pre-finished ply is great to work with. It can scratch but just normal machining like running through the table saw its ok.

Sean