jeffnreno
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I'm looking at trying to cut some blanks at a diagnol to the grain.
What angle do most of you cut at?
What angle do most of you cut at?
Cross Cutting Blanks
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Most seem to use 45 degrees but I would imagine it really does not matter except to the one doing the cutting. Just my opinion, I'm sure there will be others.
ablair
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Why do you cut it at an angle?
KenV
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Depending on the wood and what you are looking for, the angle will vary - 30-45 is common. If you can get some pieces from the corners, turn them round with different angles to the grain and see which angle give you the best effect you are looking for. I tend to like the 20-35 long elipse grain shapes.
Color addition can make a big difference in appearance depending on the wood. Some like Zebra and marble wood look entirely differently cut 90 degrees cross grain - but tricky turning.
Color addition can make a big difference in appearance depending on the wood. Some like Zebra and marble wood look entirely differently cut 90 degrees cross grain - but tricky turning.
Seer
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Gives it a different look sometimes you get more figure with the angle cut.