Need precision cut, don't have a bandsaw

[Wade Jones]

I want to do a handle on my next knife with 2 different woods transitioning on a slight angle. Seems cutting both blocks at once, on top of each other, would be the easiest, but I don't have a bandsaw... or know anyone who does for that matter.

I have a table saw and a jig saw, although 2 stacked blocks will probably be too thick for the jig. I can set table saw angle, but I'm afraid the big blade might splinter the wood?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. This is my first multi wood handle, so I'm a bit lost.

Thanks,
Wade

 

[andrewfinnie13]

how about a miter box and a saw... and stacking them on top of one another like you were saying...that could be a thought...

 

[Phillip Dobson]

You're going to want to finish them by sanding in any case (to reduce tear-out and increase precision), so even a coping saw will work to rough it out.

I finish mine on an oscillating spindle sander, but spindles are available for a drill press, too.

Use a drop of CA glue to temporarily attach the scales to one another. You can then separate them with a razor blade. Try this out on some scrap, as sometimes the CA can tear the grain. It takes some practice.

If the transition is straight across, I use the tablesaw with a good crosscut blade. I then clean up the surfaces with sandpaper on a flat surface.

Curved joints get done on the spindle sander.

Straight ones are done on the tablesaw.

I too don't have a bandsaw.

Phillip

 

[Wade Jones]

Thanks gents!
I think that will get me where I need to be.