Best way to cut this with minimum waste?
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I want to achieve the attached shape, starting with a piece of pine which is 1500x100x100mm.
I could saw crosscut at intervals and chisel out the waste. I would however, if possible, like to retain the piece to be removed and reuse it at a later date for something else. Can anyone suggest a method that would keep a significant portion of the waste in one piece? I do not have a bandsaw.Thanks
Keith
- This topic was modified 7 years, 1 month ago by keithc.
- This topic was modified 7 years, 1 month ago by keithc.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.16 March 2017 at 1:16 pm #310217Maybe you could saw down to depth at each end and use a coping saw or turning saw of some kind to saw just above your depth line; then clean up the bottom your recess with a chisel.
16 March 2017 at 1:51 pm #310218Hej Keith,
If it is not necessary for this shape to be from one solid piece of wood, then the two mitred components could be sawn from a second piece and glued to the long one. It would be quick and save wood.
One way to save on a single-item could perhaps be to use a bow saw or a turning saw and rip the item starting and ending level with the bottoms of the mitres. It would save most of the 900 mm waste. A band saw would make the task much easier. Perhaps you have a helpful workshop with one nearby.
Kind regards
/soj16 March 2017 at 7:22 pm #310223This is pretty easy with power tools, if you can live with the heresey.
Either a table saw or circular saw with a guide will do it.
- This reply was modified 7 years, 1 month ago by Larry Geib.
16 March 2017 at 8:49 pm #310228I’d go with the idea of a coping saw. If you don’t have one, even a jigsaw will do, it only takes longer. So, cut the two mitres with any saw, start the straight cut with a coping or jig saw, then continue with another suitable saw. You might have to widen the cut of the coping or jig saw to fit the other saw.
By the way, a frame saw with a narrow blade is a good alternative for a bandsaw.
And there are saws shaped like a stiletto, narrow and pointed blade. These can be useful to saw “inside” a piece of wood, you only need to drill a few holes to get started.
Dieter
Thanks for the responses.I think the coping saw may not work as the blades are too short. Mine are only 165mm. The mitre is 145mm whicb gives me only 20mm of movement. I am not that patient.
Ripping looks to be the way to go, but as I do not have access to a bandsaw, it will take some time. Should be good for building up some muscles.Regards
Keith
17 March 2017 at 11:37 pm #310268You only need the coping saw to get a slot for the “normal” saw. Instead, you can simply drill holes as well.
Dieter
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