2007-03-18 10:37:15 · 6 answers · asked by niner_72601 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Are you trying to make 1/8" veneer, or trying to trim a piece of 1/8" veneer that you already have? If you are trying to make veneer you should use a bandsaw with a re-saw blade on it. If you are trying to trim a piece of veneer you should use a straight-edge and a sharp knife or veneer saw. If you are trying to cut out small pieces as for marquetry then a sharp knife or a deep throat fret saw would be best, or a scroll saw if you wanted to use power tools.
2007-03-18 10:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi! Since veneer is very thin, it is easy to cut:
You will need a long, straight ruler, sort of like the ones sheetrock installers use (usually made of aluminun or steel).
You will need a sharp utility knife. You can find one at any hardware store.
Place the ruler along the line you wish to cut, then make several cuts along this line with the utility knife, taking care not to shift the ruler out of place.Do this a few times, and you will have a neatly cut piece of veneer
Take your time, and be very careful no to cut yourself, as the knife is very sharp.
Note that you will need a place such as a large table or other suitable flat surface. Also, you might want to place a scrap piece of wood underneath the piece to be cut, as, inevitably, you will cut into the table or the surface you are using for support.
Again, be very careful!
I trust this is of help to you.
2007-03-18 14:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
veneer is hard to cut on a table saw anyway unless you change the insert so the clearance between the blade is minimal and use a very fine tooth blade. Use a razor knife and back it up with a peice of plywood. use a straightedge to guide your cut. Be careful with the "with the grain" cuts the cuts like to follow the grain.
2007-03-18 10:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by oreos40 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can use a straight edge and a simple ultility knife.
It may take you two cuts to penetrate the veneer.
If you are cutting across the grain, you can just score the veneer and snap it and cut the other side, like cutting sheetrock.
2007-03-18 10:48:24 · answer #4 · answered by ANTHONY G 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
with a table saw
2007-03-18 10:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go with a router.
2007-03-18 10:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋