Cutting brittle veneer

Great tip. Thanks!

I’ve also eyed the hand held cutters with a sharp circular cutter head (like a small pizza cutter) and the cutting mats in the fabric/craft section at Wal-mart. Has anyone tried one of those on long straight veneer cuts?

-- Paul, Texas

Have you tried cutting with the grain? How does it work then? I have a papercutter that is doing nothing in our house but gathering dust….I could re-task it down in the shop.

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Thanks, Dave! If you’ve been following the projects, you might have noticed I was just looking for some tips on this.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Don’t want to speak for Dave, but I’ve tried the paper cutter with the grain and it was much less reliable than cross cuts. Across the grain was great. Maybe a very sharp blade could rip better. Might try again sometime.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

Thanks Dave for sharing the cutting tip. I’ve not tired veneer yet, but it’s on my to do list.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Paul- I use that tool you are talking about. I purchased one at a fabric store , and it is one of my favorite cutters. I bought one made by Fiskers (sp).

Tom- as previously stated the paper cutter works super on cross cuts, but is just fair on rip cuts. I prefer a straight edge and either the wheel cutter or linoleum knife that has been scary sharpend.

Thanks all

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Dave this is quite funny.

I have a project in the works, using veneer, and have pictures that look like yours.

I went to an office supply store about a month ago, and purchased a paper cutter for the same purpose.

I found if you tape both sides of the veneer and use a board to hold the veneer tight to the cutter, it splits the veneer much less.

I concluded it was easier and faster for me to do it using a scalpel. (it’s what I’m used to, and since I’m an old dog…)

Lee

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great ideas, thanks for sharing everyone.

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Nice tip! thanks for posting your ideas!

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Thanks for the tip!!!! Great post!!!

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great tip, thanks for taking the time to share it.

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The paper cutter works great ,if ever in need of veneer fell free to look me up
Thanks Fritz

...wonder if it will work with 4X8 sheets of plywood….

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You might try softening the veneer first so that it will be more pliable. You can also flatten the veneer at the same time.

-- Oldworld, Fair Oaks, Ca