Have a few hardwood blanks (~6 x 3/4 in) that I need to section into 1/8 in. slabs. After some experimenting I've concluded that my doing this by hand with a coping or Japanese saw won't yield good results. I'm working with some rarer woods (bog oak, kauri) that I don't want to botch in the learning curve.
My question for the experienced: could I get good results with a table saw? Some research has suggested that lower end band saws (my price range) are problematic and don't give good results. I know scroll saws are designed for precision but am wondering if they can cut a straight slab. I won't be working with anything much larger than a pen blank.
Affordability is an issue. I'd appreciate feedback on any portable/mini saws appropriate for scale making. I'm able to craft a 1/8 blank by hand but getting to the 1/8 is my issue.
Thanks all.
My question for the experienced: could I get good results with a table saw? Some research has suggested that lower end band saws (my price range) are problematic and don't give good results. I know scroll saws are designed for precision but am wondering if they can cut a straight slab. I won't be working with anything much larger than a pen blank.
Affordability is an issue. I'd appreciate feedback on any portable/mini saws appropriate for scale making. I'm able to craft a 1/8 blank by hand but getting to the 1/8 is my issue.
Thanks all.