best dimensions to cut 4x8x1/4 plywood for storage

[curt elkins]

I've got 8-10 sheets of 1/4 ply I would like to use at a later date for cabinet backs, jigs ect. and no place to store a 4x8 sheet. What is a good size to rip down to? 3x4 seems like a reasonable size but looking for input from others more experienced. thanks

[Paul F Franklin]

Whatever you choose, you will later wish you had done it differently :-)

[Von Bickley]

Whatever you choose, you will later wish you had done it differently :-)

I agree with Paul.

[Chris Schoenthal]

3x4 doesn't divide into a 4x8 very well. I suggest cutting some of them into 2x4 and a few into 4x4.

[Jim Becker]

Whatever you choose, you will later wish you had done it differently :-)

This. Something will always be, say...a quarter inch shy of what you actually need. :)

[johnny means]

Can you sell them? Sounds to me like you'll likely never use all the resulting "scraps". It's a lot easier to store a few dollars than 300 sq ft of 1/4" plywood. When the time comes you can simply buy the 1 or 2 sheets that you need, knowing that you'll have the correct size.

[Neil Gaskin]

I’d go 4x4 if I had to cut. But before doing that I’d store them against the wall somewhere held to the wall with a cleat or something. 10 sheets is only 2 1/2 thick. Can you find a spot to slip in back of a machine etc?

[Rege Sullivan]

Any wall would do but I store full sheets standing against a wall in my garage with 1" spacers to keep it off the floor. I use a fixed cleat on top and twist cleat on both sides about half way up to help keep it flat. If my ceiling wouldn't allow me a full 8' sheet I would cut them as long as the ceiling would allow. Even if you only get 7' I'd bet you'd have less waste than 4'x4' or 4'x2' pieces.

[Mike Kees]

Best size. 4'x8'.

[Darcy Warner]

I like to store 1/4" ply in the woodstove. So woodstove size is my vote.

[Pat Barry]

You should find a place to store the 4x8s

[andy bessette]

You should find a place to store the 4x8s

Anything else is silly.

[Mike Nolan]

What size can you store? If you can store 4x5 then cut half as 4x5, 4x3 pairs and half 4x4. Otherwise cut some as big as you can store and the rest somewhat smaller.

[James Biddle]

If you absolutely cannot store 4x8 (and really try to find a way), cut them at different sizes to maximize the chances you'll have what you need when the time comes. Shotgun approach.