Thread: How did they rip scale stock before bandsaws existed?

Another thing that comes in very handy is a marking gauge.(specifically a cutting gauge) Scribing a parallel line all around is a necessity imho.


when you saw don't just start at one end, and cut all the way.
Cut only part way, flip the piece and start again, until you have cut through the center of the scribe line all around.

or you may need to stand on it