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Wood working question- Update: Finished pics on page 3
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:08 pm
I've got some 7x9 white oak beams I am trying to cross cut into end grain floor tiles. Problem is my 12" miter saw won't cut completely through.
Does anyone have any advice on a saw that would cut something that thick? I'd rather not have to get a bandsaw as I'd not have much use for it after the fact. If I do go that route what are some good options?
Only mill I've found in my area would charge $5 a cut so that's out of the question.
Before 7x9
Milled down to 6x8
Does anyone have any advice on a saw that would cut something that thick? I'd rather not have to get a bandsaw as I'd not have much use for it after the fact. If I do go that route what are some good options?
Only mill I've found in my area would charge $5 a cut so that's out of the question.
Before 7x9
Milled down to 6x8
This post was edited on 7/22/14 at 5:46 pm
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Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:22 pm to GoldenSombrero
Bandsaw 
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:24 pm to GoldenSombrero
Academy sell bandsaws? You could return it after the fact...
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:30 pm to wickowick
As long as he puts a Yeti sticker on it he should be good no?
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:34 pm to GoldenSombrero
You need someone with a portable sawmill. They charge by the board foot,the more board feet the less per foot.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:34 pm to GoldenSombrero
Table saw?
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:40 pm to TIGER2
I've spoken to a guy with a portable mill to cut the beams down to 6x8, but I didn't realize they cross cut with those mills. I'll have to check that out. Thanks
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:44 pm to ZacAttack
I'm assuming with a table saw id need a 14" saw blade or so. Never use a blade that big on a table saw so I don't know if that's an option or not.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:45 pm to GoldenSombrero
Also some millwork shops can do this work.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:50 pm to TIGER2
Haven't found any in my area for reasonable price. One quote I got was $5 a cut. I need 500 tiles so at that price id be better of with regular flooring.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:58 pm to GoldenSombrero
Why not make a bunch of cuts flip the beams and finish the cuts? I wouldn't do more than 10 or so at a time.
If you clamp a block to your saw's fence and flip for every cut, every cut will be exactly the same assuming your blade is true and plumb. I'm all about jigs.
If you end up getting a band saw, you will find other uses for it. Like most tools, you don't realize how much you'll use them until you have them but I would stil do the cut, flip, cut in my shop.
If you clamp a block to your saw's fence and flip for every cut, every cut will be exactly the same assuming your blade is true and plumb. I'm all about jigs.
If you end up getting a band saw, you will find other uses for it. Like most tools, you don't realize how much you'll use them until you have them but I would stil do the cut, flip, cut in my shop.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 3:04 am to GoldenSombrero
How long are those beams? Moving the beams over any stationary saw would be difficult if very long. It seems finishing these tiles would take some effort also being as saw kerf and white oak make for big time work. A few very nice spiral head planers may help with finishing(end grain doesn't plane well) you may need them finished with a sanding machine to ensure uniform thickness. All in all very much effort and special equipment add up to real dollars. To answer the question a bandsaw would be best choice. Wood loss on each cut would be minimal and with a bandsaw and a blade of at least 1 inch width you get it done. Expect dull blades quickly.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 3:45 am to Ppro
Use a good chainsaw.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 5:45 am to fishfighter
Chainsaw does bring the saw to the wood which if the beams are big is an advantage. But the downside is losing about 3/8 inch of wood with each very straight cut. If 500 tiles are cut the loss would be more than 15 feet. Also the finish sanding would be tremendous even assuming extremely straight cuts.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 7:00 am to Ppro
Sawzall? you could build a jig to rest the blade against to keep the cut straight.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 7:49 am to GoldenSombrero
Could you cut it on 2 sides with a skil saw or miter saw and then finish the cut with a sawzall?
may need some sanding after.............
may need some sanding after.............
Posted on 6/19/14 at 8:00 am to GoldenSombrero
I'm all about DIY and being creative/different, but this sure seems like a LOT of work for the return. If you do get this done at some point, please post pics.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 10:38 am to GoldenSombrero
Bandsaw is how we would've done it at the cabinet shop where I worked.
Then make a jig to hold 10-20 tiles so they could all be sanded to relatively the same thickness.
Finish sanding once floor is down.
Then make a jig to hold 10-20 tiles so they could all be sanded to relatively the same thickness.
Finish sanding once floor is down.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 11:01 am to GoldenSombrero
Maybe a portaband since the beam is so large and would be difficult moving the material so much?
Posted on 6/19/14 at 11:24 am to Stexas
Horizontal Panel saw is what you really need to find
But I've heard people having success with these off Amazon for $150
Beam Cutter for Circular Saw
Youtube Link to Prazi video in use
But I've heard people having success with these off Amazon for $150
Beam Cutter for Circular Saw
Youtube Link to Prazi video in use
This post was edited on 6/19/14 at 11:41 am
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