Luan-how to cut without splitting
We are cutting out of luan and we are scoring the luan first then cutting so the wood will not split. Is their any way to cut luan without scoring it first?
" Is their any way to cut luan without scoring it first?"
Nope.
Especially is you are cutting across the grain (cutting across the 4' diameter) you must always score with a utility knife or face the 'splinters'.
You CAN cut luan along the grain (cutting along the 8 foot length) without scoring, but is is always best to score it before cutting no matter which direction you cut.