7. Backing Panel – Attach a backing panel with strong double stick tape. The backer board will take brunt of damage.

8. Use a Router – A router fitted with a straight bit will cut a clean line. A pilot bit and straight edge will help provide a clean line.

9. Score with a Utility Knife – Score cut line with a utility knife.

10. Buy a Panel Scoring Setup – Some saws can be fitted with a plywood panel scoring setup and are ideal if you have to cut a lot of plywood. The setup consists of a smaller blade that scores surface of plywood before it reaches cutter.

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Position 3/8" plywood braces on outside face of legs butting into the bottom face of main stretcher. Scribe angle onto braces with your pencil and cut. Apply some glue to outside of legs and secure braces with 6 screws, three into each leg.

Now draw 2 lines down length of each top step, offset 3/4" from center. Countersink 5 holes, 3/4" deep in each step. Alternate holes on each side of center. Position top onto stretcher flush with ends. Secure with screws only.

Finally secure lower step midway up leg using screws & adhesive.

That's all there is to it. These saw horses will easily take load of a lift of plywood or studs. Plus make a great scaffold. Space about 8' apart and secure a 2 x 10 between them.