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+1 to the above. I do all my burl scales that way for added strength. Burls bend and break fairly easily in that thickness, even when stabilised. I like african blackwood for the backing, doesn't...

Dunno if you still need help, but I usually get 6-7 slabs out of a 1" thick piece of hardwood, when my bandsaw is working like it should. If I mess up, or the blade isn't at its best anymore, than it...