Just last night I was thinking "I wonder how Brae cuts her wood?" I was curious to know if you used a mini saw. Then I come to your page tonight, and I see your post...lol. You answered my question. Thank you! I've been using my utility knife also.

Thank you so much for this post! I don't have a power saw and was pondering how to cut plywood without one. I want to make new walls for my coffee shop. The foam core just doesn't seem sturdy enough, plus it's warping a bit. I will try your method for sure! I have LOTS of blades for my utility knife!

I wondered how you managed this. I was thinking..I know they live in the city, where does one keep power tools in small spaces? And wow, the neighbors must hate them! LOL

Thank you so much for this post! I've been pondering this very thing to scratch build some roomboxes and furniture. I was too chicken to try and am scared to death of hubby's power tools (although I've used my Dad's when I was younger...getting old and 'skeert' of everything!). Yer' such a goldmine, Brae!

So brave and dedicated! I used the utility knife method once, and then whined lots and lots until I had all sorts of power tools.

Es un placer visitarte, siempre me voy con mucha informacion. Me encanta tu trabajo. besitos ascension

Thanks, everyone!

Hi, its just amazing and I waiting for a long time to know, how to cut plywood without using power tools,finaly I got it through you thanks and let me try out this.

Invest in a low cost power saw. cutting anything thicker than 3/16 with a utility knife would be tedious and dangerous!

Using power tools without know-how can also be dangerous. This method is mainly for a small amount of cutting, thinner boards and times when noisy power tools can't be used. It has worked well for me, and one should always be careful when using any cutting tool. I do now use a scroll saw and Dremel more often but not when I was first starting out. I still use this method for a lot of my cuts.

I know this post is a million years old (I'm reading every post about this project from the start!) but I just had to comment after reading the last bit about "obviously not scratch building an entire dollhouse from plywood". I am doing just that right now, and let me tell you, DON'T DO IT! I don't think I'll ever regain the feeling in my fingertip from pushing down on the knife. Amazing work on your blog and the houses, you're crazy talented! Just wanted to share anyway, on with the rest of the posts I go!

Thank you!!

I had a quick look at your site, Sam, and wow! That is a big undertaking. You're doing great so far!