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togue · 03-09-2014, 08:21 PM

Cutting tool should be set to center line.

Use a table saw at 45-deg to knock the corners off the stock. Provided the stock is square self centering jigs still work just fine. Take a deep enough cut and it will help keep the edges from slamming the cutting tool. An octagon is best is you can do it. Cut to desired length afterwards.

Makes a lot of sawdust, but a decent carbide blade will have no trouble making the cut. Trimmings make for wicked decent kindling.

I've ripped down a pallet of 1.5"x1.5" 8' stock in an evening so it doesn't take much effort but saves a lot of grief at the lathe. Just use push sticks and hang on to your fingers - you might need them later...

03-09-2014, 08:21 PM	#25
togue Pluggin' Addict iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Knee deep in the hoopla Posts: 54	Cutting tool should be set to center line. Use a table saw at 45-deg to knock the corners off the stock. Provided the stock is square self centering jigs still work just fine. Take a deep enough cut and it will help keep the edges from slamming the cutting tool. An octagon is best is you can do it. Cut to desired length afterwards. Makes a lot of sawdust, but a decent carbide blade will have no trouble making the cut. Trimmings make for wicked decent kindling. I've ripped down a pallet of 1.5"x1.5" 8' stock in an evening so it doesn't take much effort but saves a lot of grief at the lathe. Just use push sticks and hang on to your fingers - you might need them later...