Sand, Joint or Plane for segments

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GoodTurns

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Do yiou sand, joint or plane your segments before glue up? Don't really want to buy another tool right now (OK, that's a lie, I really do, but $$$...) I am planning on using a variety of materials for the segments (wood, ivory, corian, metals) so any suggestions are appreciated.
 
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I use a stationary disc sander if i have to,i also work on a piece i tempered glass while i do segments with sandpaper flat on glass and touch up if have to,i do all cuts on a TS when safe,if not i use band saw and move to the glass or disc sander after cut. Carl
 
I have done all my segments using just the saw blade (80 tooth and sharp) and have not had to do sanding. I would go with the flat surface and sandpaper if needed as Carl said above.
 
Originally posted by GoodTurns

Do yiou sand, joint or plane your segments before glue up? Don't really want to buy another tool right now (OK, that's a lie, I really do, but $$$...) I am planning on using a variety of materials for the segments (wood, ivory, corian, metals) so any suggestions are appreciated.
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I use all of 'em depending on what I'm doing.
I've jointed/planed by hand and machine.
Both ways work well -- a few hand tools aren't too expensive.
Scrapers can be had for less than $15 and can put a great surface on thin strips.
Sanding on glass is also effective, especially with corian.

Originally posted by 1JaredSchmidt

I use a sliding table saw. Kind of dangerous. I use a chop saw to cut them thin. Also dangerous. I need to upgrade to a bandsaw,but I don't have one that works.[V]
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[V] [V] [V] :(
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Anything that feels `kind of dangerous' IS. One day it's going to catch up with you
and the results may be irreversible. Taking chances that could cost you a finger or two isn't smart or brave. And, if your risks catch up with you, it'll be expensive as hell. If you think what you're doing may be dangerous, stop doing it.
Taking chances is stupid when you KNOW you're taking chances.
A sliding table saw or chop saw isn't inherently dangerous PROVIDED you make and use the proper safety devices -- jigs.
Many of us have pretty extensive woodworking knowledge. If you feel you're not working in the safest manner, tell us what tools you have and what you need to accomplish and someone here can surely point you to a safe way to get'er'done with those tools and a few jigs you can make.
If you're not working safe, you can hurt yourself with a bandsaw too.
It ain't just the tools -- it's the techniques: knowing how to use the tools safely and practicing what you know.
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Originally posted by GoodTurns

Do yiou sand, joint or plane your segments before glue up? Don't really want to buy another tool right now (OK, that's a lie, I really do, but $$$...) I am planning on using a variety of materials for the segments (wood, ivory, corian, metals) so any suggestions are appreciated.
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Assuming that you have a good table saw with a good crosscut sled then I would say that you don't need anything else. First spend the time making sure your table saw is set up properly. The blade should be parallel to the the miter slot and 90 degrees to the table bed. The fence should be parallel to the miter slot. Your crosscut sled should ride smoothly without any play in the guides that run in the miter slot. Make a zero clearance insert for the table saw.

Then invest in a good quality blade for the table saw. I switch between a Forrest WWII and a Freud Diablo 71/4" circular saw blade.

With your table saw set up properly and a good blade you should be able to get cuts that you can glue up with out any further work. As long as you can hold the two pieces that are to be glued together up to a strong light and not see any light shining through the joint is good to glue.

I get this using my table saw and my scroll saw. I have not been able to do this with my band saw and have no idea how people do it. non-void filling glues.

It is relatively easy to make a disk sander to fit on your lathe. Cheaper than buying one :)

Now if you really want to buy another tool, and who doesn't :D Get yourself a drum sander! Expensive but you will love having it in your shop.
 
Originally posted by GaryMGg
[V] [V] [V] :(
<Rant On>
Anything that feels `kind of dangerous' IS. One day it's going to catch up with you
and the results may be irreversible. Taking chances that could cost you a finger or two isn't smart or brave. And, if your risks catch up with you, it'll be expensive as hell. If you think what you're doing may be dangerous, stop doing it.
Taking chances is stupid when you KNOW you're taking chances.
A sliding table saw or chop saw isn't inherently dangerous PROVIDED you make and use the proper safety devices -- jigs.
Many of us have pretty extensive woodworking knowledge. If you feel you're not working in the safest manner, tell us what tools you have and what you need to accomplish and someone here can surely point you to a safe way to get'er'done with those tools and a few jigs you can make.
If you're not working safe, you can hurt yourself with a bandsaw too.
It ain't just the tools -- it's the techniques: knowing how to use the tools safely and practicing what you know.
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I agree fully with what Gary says. Potentially there are two types of woodworkers. Those who have cut themselves on a table saw and those who are going to! I belong to the former group having cut two fingers on a table saw, fortunately I did not cut them off and they healed with no permanent damage. Since then every time I use a table saw, and I use one almost on a daily basis, I try to use it in a way to keep me in the later category.

Proper work techniques, focus and awareness, jigs, push sticks, and thinking every cut through before you make it, are vital for the safe use of tools. If it feels dangerous, it is.
 
[/quote]Assuming that you have a good table saw... [/quote]

just checked while cleaning the shop...no table saw;) Got a big community yard sale in 6 weeks and have already decided that the proceeds from my driveway will be going in the shop for a table saw (don't tell my wife, she MIGHT have other plans for it[B)])

I didn't even think of the scraper, that should do the trick!

Thanks to all for the suggestions!

Jared- you're too young to lose any parts...us old guys just turn those kind of accidents into good stories! as the others said, if it feels unsafe, it is.
 
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