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For the short time I have been on this forum, I have gleaned alot of interesting ideas, so I thought I would share one with y’all.
I have been working with veneer for the past two years and am constantly looking for ways to improve effecientcy and quality. I have tried lots of different tools for cutting veneer, such as the veneer saw, exacto knives, hand chisels (ala Paul Schurch), utility knives, etc.
I came across a paper cutter at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago and thought I would give it a try. It works great !! I think it has to do with the cutting action going more downward, similar to a guilitene.
( Pic #1) I had some left over backer veneer, that was very brittle, it would split if the wind blew.
(pic #2) I taped the ends, put it into the cutter and sliced it.
(pic #3) And as you can see, very clean edge.
Took all of 30 seconds to tape it up and cut it. Best of all clean edges with no spits.
I think where this thing will really excell is in cutting small pieces for inlay work.
Thanks for letting me share.
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13 comments so far
Paul
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posted 358 days ago
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?
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mot
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posted 358 days ago
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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CharlieM1958
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posted 358 days ago
Thanks, Dave! If you’ve been following the projects, you might have noticed I was just looking for some tips on this.
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USCJeff
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posted 358 days ago
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.
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cajunpen
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posted 358 days ago
Thanks Dave for sharing the cutting tip. I’ve not tired veneer yet, but it’s on my to do list.
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daveintexas
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posted 358 days ago
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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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 163 days ago
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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romansfivefive
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posted 136 days ago
great ideas, thanks for sharing everyone.
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SteveKorz
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posted 136 days ago
Nice tip! thanks for posting your ideas!
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John Gray
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posted 136 days ago
Thanks for the tip!!!! Great post!!!
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darryl
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posted 136 days ago
great tip, thanks for taking the time to share it.
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FRITZ
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posted 53 days ago
The paper cutter works great ,if ever in need of veneer fell free to look me up
Thanks Fritz
dennis mitchell
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posted 53 days ago
...wonder if it will work with 4X8 sheets of plywood….
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