Thread: measurement of thickness for one piece scales (if anyone cares)

Originally Posted by kevint

Bandsaw advice: Make a simple taper jig. That chop saw rig scares me everytime I see it.

Kevin,

That workpiece is actually very secure in that fixture, and seperation of the 2 is highly unlikely. You do run a risk of breaking the workpiece if you force the cut. I don't worry too much when I'm cutting due to the fact I have a faceshield, gloves and shop coat on while doing this.

I think I need to work on my band saws rub blocks and maybe use a wider (depth) blade. It seems to have a mind of its own whether I'm cutting freehand or using a fence/ miter/ jig. Maybe a new one may be the order of the day.

Jerry

your nuts id imagine if you use a mitre saw to cut the slot in the middle.

if you want fast bang bang bang straight scaled maybe a radial arm saw.

me, i take a piece of wood. make a mark where the wedge would be and make my internal cut. leaving 3 inches below that so i know i have a ton of room.

from what ive experimented with, if you make the sides 1/8" the wood should flex on its own creating a "taper". if you put a wooden tang inbetween im sure the expoxy would hold that taper. ill try that next.


if your resawing small stock and have no room for error. dont go straight againt the fence for the first 1/2". come in on a slight angle to whatever flex in the blade stays straight and as you move push the wood so it gets closer to the fence until its touching. when i make veneers i do that i

Originally Posted by kevint

Bandsaw advice: Make a simple taper jig. That chop saw rig scares me everytime I see it.

Yeah it gives me the heebee jeebees.

I am not being an a$$ I know the jig will work, it is just not a way that I would choose to do it.

Charlie

Well I'd hate to give anyone the heebee jeebees, but I usually do that by just telling someone I use str8 razors. Good thing I didn't post my fixture for making raised panels for cabinet doors.

This wood chip chucker is all for others ideas and opinions, but it sure would help me if you could post some pictures of your jigs / fixtures.

I'm all for a better mouse trap and always looking for more ideas. After 20 plus years of chunking chips I've learned that not all jigs work the first time or even the second. Sometimes you have to scrap the idea and go to plan B. I've also learned to use what you have as effectively as possible. The biggest thing I've learned is that your idea may not be the best and someone out there has prior experience to make your life easier.

I love pictures of the razors and scales produced, but I am probably more impressed when I see pictures of the shop and tools that were used to make it happen.

Get posting and let's see your shop!

Jerry

P.S. This might be a good seperate post. Show us your shop.

I am more impressed when people make more with less. It is not the size of your shop it is how you use it.


When I make one piece scales I do not use a jig. I work with a largish piece of wood . I cut the slot on a table or bandsaw then cut parallel to the slot to make the two sides. I then cut the scales from the larger piece of wood.

Jerry,

I think that your work is great. I like the proportions fit and finish of the scales that you have posted. I think your tutorials are very informative and well thought out. It is just not a method that I would feel comfortable with.

Charlie