How do you cut veneers to size?

[typical2]

I have this nice quilted maple veneer.



What is the best way to cut it into 1.5" strips?  I have used a sharp blade and the edge of my glass in the past.

Can I run them through my band saw?

Eric

[2treks]

NO bandsaw!
I have scored them(much like you would plexi-glass) I use the Razor blade at a steep angle to score rather than cut. Run it light at first then a little harder. About 6-8-10 passes and it will be free. Somebody spoke of a Veneer saw. That is prolly the way to go.

 http://www.veneersupplies.com/products/Two-Cherries-Veneer-Saw.html

[Trux Turning]

A veneer saw is the way to go! It can be done with a sharp blade in a utility knife but veneers easily check and split- nice veneers btw

[typical2]

That's what I thought(about no band saw).  I'll look into the veneer saw but with the limited amount I do I'll probably just go with a sharp razorblade.

Thanks guys!

Eric

[typical2]

Here are a couple more veneers I got a couple of weeks ago.

Pecky etimoe

[typical2]

And curly olive ash

[Robertfishes]

I am gonna get one of those veneer saws!! I have been using a new utility knife blade cleaned with denatured alcohol to cut them like Two Tracks and Trux said.. I have a 2"x8"x8' board that I cut veneer on.. a 60" metal straight edge clamped onto veneer on board using bow tuff glass scrap to set width. Sometimes I do have problems with edge splits if I get in a hurry or wood has weak spot.. remember to clean oil or wax off of any blade you use

[Jon in North Idaho]

How thick is the veneer and where did you get it?

[macbow]

I haven't tried this but I think a rotary cutter like my wife uses on fabrics would work well. Since the blade rolls it should not put any stress on the wood.

The rotary cutters are really sharp.

[typical2]

Veneers came from  www.veneersupplies.com

I think they are .025"-.030" in thickness.

[Trux Turning]

Originally posted by typical2:
Veneers came from  www.veneersupplies.com

I think they are .025"-.030" in thickness.

They have some nice veneers- I've gotten quite a few from them for bows and table tops- having cut them using a blade and a veneer saw I've got to say....get the veneer saw

[bornofmud]

I clamp a straightedge and run a razor blade down it.  I usually just do it in one pass, haven't had any problems.  Will probably start doing it in 3-4 passes after reading this thread though haha.  I've used some very delicate stuff too, I'd imagine that maple is pretty strong (for a veneer of course haha).

[typical2]

I think I'll order the saw.

Now...what other veneers do I need?  Doesn't make any sense to just order a saw now does it.

Hmmmmmmm.     :D

[Trux Turning]

Redwood burl, elm, sapele, tamoxifen ash..... Lots to chose from

[Robertfishes]

Ordered a saw and extra blade from Joe this morning. He sharpened both blades, boxed them up.. and they are on the way now..the razor sharp utility blade works but I was getting some grain splits on some crazy grain woods. I am hoping for less waste with the saw.

[typical2]

Be sure to let us know how it works for you.  I might go ahead and order one myself.

[bamboo]

don't forget to allow for the kerf when using the saw!

[Hatrick]

Good metal straight edge clamped down and a new razor blade does a good job.

[Canadabowyer]

Like Macbow says, the rotary fabric cutters that quilters work really good. Clamp your straight edge where you want to cut and role away. Get your own!!! Don't borrow the wifes. Don't ask me how I know.  

[JacobkurtD]

I use scissors and they work pretty perfectly!