Tracksaw French Cleat

Instructions

Note: Text in the SVG file is for guidance only to make it clear where each piece goes. Also, all cuts should be through cuts. I did 1/4" deep passes using .02" offset until I cut all the way through the plywood (just touching the spoil board) and then used a 0" offset for the final pass at full depth. This left really clean edges. The dog bones and arrow shapes are inside cuts and all others are outside cuts. Step 1: Start with an 18mm thick 2' x 4' piece of blank plywood or MDF placed in a portrait (tall) layout. Utilize double stick tape to hold it down to a spoil board. This will also help when cutting out the pieces in the next steps to keep them in place since it involves both inside and outside cuts. Step 2: Apply Shaper tape ~ every 4" to 5" from top to bottom to make sure not to run into any tape visibility issues while cutting. Step 3: Place the design on the wood using the Shaper Origin (position a few inches up from the bottom and centered). Step 4: Cut the inside cuts first starting at the bottom and work upwards to maximize shaper tape coverage. Step 5: Cut the outside cuts next starting at the bottom and work upwards. Make sure to leave the cutouts in place until all pieces are cut. This will help stabilize the shaper while gliding over the wood. Step 6: Remove all cutouts and clean off any shaper and double-sided tape. Step 7: Dry fit all the pieces together to make sure all fits well. Step 8: Hand sand each piece lightly to knock off any sharp edges or fuzz left by the cutting operation. I used 150 grit sandpaper. Step 9: Glue all the pieces together and hold with clamps, screws or brad nails depending on your choice. (I used glue and 18mm brad nails, but screws will do just as well) Step 10: Cut two 12" long side rail pieces from 1/8" x 1" trim. Glue to the sides of the main body as shown to keep the saw from sliding off the holder if bumped.