Chestnut Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Went to the wood guy and found some fun wood for CHEAP!!!! I paid $25 for 2 matched qtr sawn ash slabs for a bar top for a friend and for $15 extra i got 2 matched Russian Olive slabs. The Russian olive is 3.5" x 9" x 108". Dang near 60+ BF of wood for $40 The problem 3.5" thick is too thick for well any circular bladed saw i have available. I don't know if that's too thick for a jigsaw my guess is yes. So that leaves me with the band saw. I'll cut the length in half if i need to beings that I'm just going to use these for picture frames more than likely. Any one have advice how to manage this on a band saw? If this helps I'd really like an excuse to buy some out and in feed roller supports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Festool to the rescue... http://www.festoolproducts.com/Festool-490179-S145-4FSG-TRION-Jigsaw-Blade-5-3-4-p/490179.htm Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Even better and not discontinued lol http://www.cpofestool.com/festool-499478-5-3-4-in---127mm--6-tpi-hcs-jigsaw-blade--5-pack-/fesn499478,default,pd.html?cgid=festool-jig-saw-blades Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Need a new circ saw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted May 27, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 16 minutes ago, shaneymack said: Festool to the rescue... http://www.festoolproducts.com/Festool-490179-S145-4FSG-TRION-Jigsaw-Blade-5-3-4-p/490179.htm Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Even better and not discontinued lol http://www.cpofestool.com/festool-499478-5-3-4-in---127mm--6-tpi-hcs-jigsaw-blade--5-pack-/fesn499478,default,pd.html?cgid=festool-jig-saw-blades Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Will that work in my jigsaw? It's kind of an older model. my joke fell flat because they are t-shank blades so YES!!! they will work and i can buy them from good ole acme tools locally. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Well played sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 2 minutes ago, Chestnut said: Will that work in my jigsaw? It's kind of an older model. I don't even think Shane has this one! Must be a rare model 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 LMAO!!! and you're welcome.... Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I agree that doing a rough break down with a jigsaw is best. I am also not real familiar with that older Festool jigsaw you have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Panel saw will eat that. Get a nice 26" rip and 24" cross cut. No need to go to the gym either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I would make a sled with hold down clamps and run it thru the band saw with the sled against your fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Are you talking about cutting the Length in half or halving it long ways? For the 10" or so cut to half it, id just be grabbing my hard point $20 hand saw and letting it rip. That's my designated rough break down saw and it works fast. If your stuck on power, you can buy different length blades for a jigsaw. Buy a longer blade, Go slow and don't push too hard and it should do it. Length cut I wouldn't hesitate to do on the bs. That would actually be my first choice. I've had burning and pinching issues cutting down long boards with a circular saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Umm yeah for the rip cut with the boards being less than strait i don't know how i'd manage the rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'd use my track saw. After that, I'b build a sled with clamps and put them on my bandsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 That olive wood... I see beautiful coffee table material there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I have used a straightedge and circular saw to rip a straight line in a thick slab the polished off the cut with a saber saw sticking to the outside of the cut. Then you just need to clean up the edge on the jointer or with a plane. Getting a moisture meter is strongly recommended ! If the interior of your crosscut is wetter than the face don't bother trying to rip the board. Seal the ends and wait or find a kiln. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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