Panel Sizing

  • Check both sides for knots & defects, and cut them out if possible. Try and keeps soft knots away from the edge.
  • Size on table saw for width—Starting with largest sizes first.
  • Optimize to length on the panel saw.
  • If panels are arch top, arch them next. (See arch panel SOP)
  • Panels are ready for shaping. (See shaper set-up SOP)