Running full 3/4 sheets across a table saw is not an easy task, and ripping 2” strips is really no easy task. I suggest you rip the sheet in half first, maybe even 12” strips.

What kind of table saw?

 

I have done this many times with a circular saw, a long straight edge and a quality saw blade.
The link below is a saw edge guide for a box store $30.00 far less than you paid for the ply sheet.
There are several othere guide options . I bought one many years ago and have used it for many circular saw cuts. also works great for a router edge guide in the 4 foot section.
The method.......
We lay down some wood stickers I use 2 x4 lumber on the floor drop on the ply sheet lay out you measurements and cut away.
The sheet will be fully supported by the stickers including the cut off strip.
You will have complete and safe access to the complete cut run.
You will not need an outfeed table for your table saw or lean over the saw and fight the weight and control of the sheet . The weight of the sheet is no longer a factor.
Be sure to carefull scribe the veneer to prevent tearout on both sides of the up cut saw blade.
We made a plexi glass template used to accurately lay out the exact cut line see attachment detail.
If you can cut the strips a 1/4 inch or more wider than you need and clean up on the table saw but with a quality blade on the circular you can get a quality edge.
Yes the resetting of the saw guide is a PITA but so is fighting a large piece on the table saw and going back to the box store to get another sheet to complete you project.
calabrese55

98 in. Cutting Guide

www.homedepot.com

 

Yes to cutting sheet in half. Then you can always keep the wide part next to the fence and just cut off the 2" strip.

gmc

 

We are assuming you mean 1/2" or 3/4" plywood sheets that have an exotic wood veneer on one side.

Get a sharp blade - I'd use a 40 to 80 tooth combo blade and always let the blade do the cutting - gentle pressure is the rule with most blade tools.

Set up a feed and runoff table level with the table saw so the the sheets can feed fully without any vertical movement. Use feather boards to hold the feed end (just before the blade) and also on the fence to hold the runoff end down on the table and one to hold the feed end down to the table if your feed and runoff tables are shorter than the 8' sheet. If you have a splitter with guard use it - you'll get tired and lazy after many repetitive cuts.

Count your fingers each time before you turn on the saw and review what you're doing.

Set your fence 2" from the right side of the blade kerf. Use a scrap of wood to test and adjust for the 2" you want and when you have the fence set, run your panel through the saw progressively cutting 2" strips.

If you find the 4' wide panel too awkward, simply cut it down to 2' so you can manage it better.

You may also find it handy to extend the fence by screwing a board on your feed and runoff tables so you always have a square surface to push against during the cut. Again, a splitter with guard can be a good help.

 

What is the project? Ripping 2" strips isn't that difficult but the edges will be rough. Depending on the project it might be necessary to cut them oversized and machine the edges on a router table.

 

If you use the right blade the edges won’t be rough.

The best blade I’ve found for plywood is a melamine blade. Or at least 80T.