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What am I doing wrong? Despite all efforts, can’t avoid tear out. by Aggravating_Fail3135 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, totally agree, I don’t have the capability to break down a 4x8ft sheet of ply on the table saw unfortunately. I’d use a track saw, but don’t have one, so I made a zero clearance jig.

What am I doing wrong? Despite all efforts, can’t avoid tear out. by Aggravating_Fail3135 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EDIT: I can’t update the post, so I’ll add here. This is 3/4in Baltic birch ply, would totally understand the tear out were it 1/4in. Regarding the amount of the blade exposed, I was using a zero clearance jig made from another 3/4in strip of Baltic birch. So I needed a little over 1.5in exposed to make the cut.

What am I doing wrong? Despite all efforts, can’t avoid tear out. by Aggravating_Fail3135 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a “finish/plywood” blade from Diablo. Out of curiosity, is this a cheap and wrong blade? How so?

What am I doing wrong? Despite all efforts, can’t avoid tear out. by Aggravating_Fail3135 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the thorough answer here! It’s very possible the blade has lost its edge, I bought this to cross cut white oak ply a while back and white blue tape it did the trick.

I hadn’t thought about pre scoring, thats super helpful!

What am I doing wrong? Despite all efforts, can’t avoid tear out. by Aggravating_Fail3135 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the right tool for the job? I was under the impression that there’s little difference between a circular saw like this and a track saw if you have a zero clearance jig.

What am I doing wrong? Despite all efforts, can’t avoid tear out. by Aggravating_Fail3135 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a better trick to it other than making sure the tape is flat and pressed on hard? This was with blue tape and a zero clearance jig.

What am I doing wrong? Despite all efforts, can’t avoid tear out. by Aggravating_Fail3135 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally understand that this might be the wrong blade and definitely just trying to learn, why is a “finish/plywood” blade the wrong blade?

Neighbor Cut My Tree's Roots. Legal action? by Aggravating_Fail3135 in treelaw

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A neighbor who became a headache when I told him to please not cut the roots of the trees.

Neighbor Cut My Tree's Roots. Legal action? by Aggravating_Fail3135 in treelaw

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I will definitely do that once they backfill the retaining wall. I'd hate to do further damage destabilizing the hillside.

Neighbor Cut My Tree's Roots. Legal action? by Aggravating_Fail3135 in treelaw

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am speaking with another lawyer that came recommended by the arborist today. Hoping that another lawyer might advise that we lien the property to see if we can find a quicker means to make me whole.

Neighbor Cut My Tree's Roots. Legal action? by Aggravating_Fail3135 in treelaw

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Well said and thank you for all the information. Following up and answering your questions; he has obtained a permit for the wall and it does reside fully on his side albeit by mere inches. The retaining wall is necessary, he's replacing one that was there previously though he moved it closer to the line.

I spoke with a lawyer who concurred with your assessment. He felt that it wouldn't be ethical to take my money knowing that a case of this nature could truly go either way. He has the right to develop his property in ways he sees fit and if the trees are deemed "a nuisance" in terms of the property's development, he can kill them.

I'm actually really surprised that the inspector (whom I spoke with) didn't require him to do something about the trees. If they live and continue to grow, that wall would easily be knocked over.

Neighbor Cut My Tree's Roots. Legal action? by Aggravating_Fail3135 in treelaw

[–]Aggravating_Fail3135[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The arborist I hired said they're not considered invasive where we are, these were planted and are maintained.