I need to cut this radiused corner post to the needed height, and mulling over the best tool and approach to the cut. A good finish would be ideal, but the cut will end up below the worksurface, so not too critical. I have a hand saw, and a circular saw. My thoughts are to cut it slightly over sized with a hand saw, and then use an orbital sander to finish to the mark. I guess clamp it down on one of the flat sides, and cut onto the curve? Any thoughts?
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Whats the best way to cut this quadrant post?
- Thread starter Northman
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Can you remove it and use a chop saw?
Andy
Andy
Mark the cut line with a Stanley knife then cut it with a handsaw. Mark all 4 edges
you might need to find something 2 or 3mm thick and a bit flexible to wrap around the curve to use as a guide for the knife.
If you can clamp the piece so you only have to concentrate on cutting all the better.
you might need to find something 2 or 3mm thick and a bit flexible to wrap around the curve to use as a guide for the knife.
If you can clamp the piece so you only have to concentrate on cutting all the better.
Fit 4 bits of plywood or similar together to make an accurate jig, then use a handsaw.
Ah, got it. Yes, I can see how that would help guide, but I only have two flat sides and the curve so will have to see if I can position in such a way that the circular saw can get at it. Its 100mm each side, so that may mean a cut from both sides.
I think I'll score it as Notch suggests, then clamp into two bits of plywood for guides, and see if that looks as if it'll work.
thanks guys!
I think I'll score it as Notch suggests, then clamp into two bits of plywood for guides, and see if that looks as if it'll work.
thanks guys!
All done! I used two bits of wood clamped on as a guide, scored with a blade, then cut carefully with a handsaw. Its a lovely clean cut, no breakout that I can see, and I'll need to shave less than a mm off in one place with the sander. Really pleased with that, and thanks again for the guidance.
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