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sjdixon

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Subject : veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-08 10:49 AM
Post #31347
I am new to veneering and I am having trouble getting good edges.I am cutting 4 pieces simultaneously, to make a 4 piece diamond match,with a veneer saw and using a combination of routing with a 2 flute bit and sanding.The results are close but not quite good enough. Would using a 4 flute bit help substantially or any other suggestions ? Thanks


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-08 7:26 PM
Post #31351 - In reply to #31347
Sjdixon,

Definately get yourself a 4 flute trim bit, you will have much better results. You shouldn't really need to sand after flush trimming, only a quick once over. You could also try "climb cutting" which is running the router backwards from right to left instead of the standard left to right. Also consider changing the grain direction of the veneer in your router jig. Because you are making a diamond match I assume you have the grain running at an angle to the router jig. One way the veneer will rout cleaner that the other way, if that makes sense.

Sincerely
Darryl Keil


 
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DKA

 
Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-09 8:13 AM
Post #31352 - In reply to #31351
I am having trouble finding a 4-fluted flush trim bit.
Any suggestions ?


 
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sjdixon

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Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-09 12:44 PM
Post #31356 - In reply to #31352
You can find it on the net Amana 57184


 
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DKA

 
Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-10 8:07 AM
Post #31359 - In reply to #31356
Thanks. I just ordered 2.


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-10 10:05 PM
Post #31360 - In reply to #31359
If the router is being guided by a straight edge, the edge might not be truly straight.


 
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sjdixon

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Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-10 11:00 PM
Post #31362 - In reply to #31360
Thanks fot the input. I am using 3/4 MDF which I jointed but I will go back and put a good straightedge on it.


 
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Richard

 
Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-30 4:31 PM
Post #31400 - In reply to #31347
For years I struggled with jointing veneers, and spent loads of time and money trying to find a foolproof technique. Then I got on this forum and posted a similar question to yours. Some kind soul (or two) told me to try the Fein Multi-Master (an oscillating sander/saw). Problem solved. I made a saw base that I mounted the tool in so that I can run it on a straight edge, and it cuts beautifully, with no tearing in any type grain.I just wish I had known about this thing ten or twelve years ago. It would have saved me countless hours of frustration.


 
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Rob

 
Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-31 10:55 AM
Post #31401 - In reply to #31400
Richard--Could you elaborate on your technique for using the Fein Multimaster for jointing veneer? Do use it for crosscut or long grain jointing or both? What blade do you use? What does your jig look like? I own one but have never thought to use it to solve my veneer cutting woes? Thanks


 
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Richard

 
Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-31 11:11 AM
Post #31402 - In reply to #31401
Hi, Rob,

I made a jig by cutting a little plexiglass base and fastening some verticals to it (hard maple) that friction fit the multi-master into a vertical (handle up) position. This keeps the blade paralell to the plexi edge. I made a straight edge by bent laminating 1/4" masonite into a long arc. The bend serves the purpose of applying pressure into the center of the veneer sheets that I am cutting. There are a few more details that are hard to describe, but using the standard saw blade that comes with the tool I can cut long grain, cross grain, diagonals, tapers, sunbursts, anything. This thing will allow you torun out little 1/16" strips of veneer if you want. Miraculous!


 
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Rob

 
Subject : RE: veneer jointing
Posted : 2004-03-31 2:56 PM
Post #31403 - In reply to #31402
Richard, Many thanks for the prompt reply. However, I am still finding it impossible to visualize your setup--(I am visually challenged at times.) Where is the straight edge that your saw base registers on and where is the veneer? Do you have a straight edge mounted to the top of the masonite veneer holddown or do you have a straight edge mounted under the saw base that rides on top of and along the masonite holddown or did you plunge cut through the plexiglas base and register directly against the masonite holddown or none of the above? Any clarification would be greatly appreciated. I tried the saw (which I had never used before) on a crosscut guided only by the blade against a straightedge and it was better than using the hand veneer saw. Great tip.
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