Re: veneer - cutting long pieces accurately

On 30 Oct 2005 10:08:50 -0800, edswoods.1@xxxxxxxx wrote:

>I was hoping to find some adhesive-backed (pressure sensitive)
>walnut veneer in 3" wide rolls, but it looks like I'll have to
>make it myself. The stuff can be purchased in a 24" X 96" size
>but what would be the best way to slice it into long (96")
>strips?

How accurately is accurately? Usually you cut oversize and trim after
gluing so it doesn't need to be perfect. A straight edge and knife
will do fine but tend to follow the grain if you aren't careful.
Scissors work surprisingly well. Joint a +96" board, mark pencil
lines and cut. There are also, and I'm not sure what the correct name
is, but rolling knives, sorta like pizza cutters are supposed to work
well.


-Leuf
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