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04-18-2015, 04:27 PM #11
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Thanked: 2027If Your going to do alot of scales,or making Veneers,This is the best way.
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04-18-2015, 04:52 PM #12
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04-18-2015, 04:58 PM #13
If I had some 1/4 stock and really wanted to make two scales from it, which I have done.
- rough cut perimeter, make the smallest rectangle that your scales will fit in
- draw a center line on all four edges
- use a Japanese style pull saw and start cutting your way in from all four edges do a little at time
If all goes well, and you hold your tongue right, you can get two blanks that are around .1 thick.
It is tricky but it can be done.
Charlie
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04-19-2015, 02:16 PM #14
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Thanked: 315Thanks for the recommendations guys. I appreciate all the responses. I tried using an electric sander with 50 grit to thin it down, but it still seemed to be 'cutting' pretty slow. Maybe next time I'll put it on a stable flat surface use more pressure.
The drum/belt sander or band saw would be great, but I don't have access to those types of tools. I'm in a 1 BR apartment near Atlanta, and the tools my Dad has are geared toward carpentry and home repair work. He doesn't have a band saw, drill press, or belt sanders.
I did a bit of reading, but if I just done a little more research here I would have seen where there are some suppliers that have a selection of 1/8" thin blanks. Next time I'm probably going to order from Rockler, BellForest Products, or Wood Craft.
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04-20-2015, 04:49 PM #15
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Thanked: 49I just watched a Mastro Livi video and I am not sure which trick of his amazes me more, his ability to rough shape damn near anything with an angle grinder or the way that he makes his one piece sales with a bandsaw and a slack belt
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04-20-2015, 05:06 PM #16
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04-22-2015, 03:41 AM #17
Band saw with a good low tension silicone steel blade, if not then a good quality jig saw with an appropriate blade.