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While cutting wood, it is imperative to correctly support it to ensure no irregular cuts happen. Cutting wood seems to be an easy task, however as the wood size becomes larger, cutting it the right way becomes more complicated. So, using the right support is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common ways to support wood is using small wood planks when cutting the wood. Sawhorses are another method to support wood, as they clamp the wood to keep it in place. Finally, as your third alternative, use an insulation sheet to support wood while cutting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


In this article, we will explore the three most popular ways to properly support wood when cutting, the best ways to support different types of wood (such as plywood, small, or large pieces of wood), and finally some tips on how to cut wood without using a table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Basic Techniques To Support Wood While Cutting <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To support wood in order to get good, clean, and accurate cuts only a few methods are recommended. The easiest method is to use 2x4s you have lying around to support the wood; you can use sawhorses for better support or insulation sheets to support wood while cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Using 2×4 as support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Almost any scrap pieces of wood can be used as support when you want to cut wood. They are easy to use, and are easily accessible in most workshops. This quick availability and ease of use mean it is a great choice to support wood without any specialized equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have the right size wood scraps to use for support you can easily cut them when needed from wood in your workshop. You just have to cut them the right length and you have supports that are ready to use straight away without any fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Using sawhorses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sawhorses are a great way to make sure the wood you are cutting has the proper support. Two sawhorses (with clamps) together usually provide the best functional usage and are recommended instead of one sawhorse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> While cutting a wood piece (plywood or any other) never support it on both sides and cut from the middle. (the middle part will move down when it\u2019s almost cut and the cut will be uneven).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sawhorses come in different lengths and heights which can cater to a wide variety of users. Thus, they can be used for multiple sizes of wood, and keeping in mind their sturdiness, they can support quite a bit of weight so heavy wood can easily be supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sawhorses come in either wood or metal variants and the cost varies depending on what you buy. Many models are even foldable for easy storage and transport when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides the basic sawhorses which just provide support and come in varying heights, new sawhorses also come with clamps that can be used to hold wood either vertically or horizontally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These multifunctional sawhorses with clamps provide great support for all types of wood and are very reliable way to properly cut wood without any damage to the wood or self-injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are certain guidelines to consider before using sawhorses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n