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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cutting Brace Ends |
Here’s a little trick I have been using for a long time when cutting brace ends to length while fitting a top or back. I was doing that today and shot a picture. Protect the blade of an XActo razor saw with binding tape leaving a small cutting area and you can saw almost through the brace without worrying about damaging the top or back. Complete the cut with a blade and pop off the end with a chisel. You have be a little careful as you can crease spruce with the tape if you really lean into it. 
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
Neat. I've just started using a Hosco brace saw (convex) for my brace ends. Just cut until I feel the glue, chisel off the nub and then use hot water to remove the glue and any traces of wood remaining |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
Nice Mac Ebony (assume...) there Terrance! Great tip. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Wed Nov 07, 2018 12:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
Thanks Rod. Actually it is some great Brazilian from fellow forum member Hans Brentrup 
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| Author: | Rod True [ Wed Nov 07, 2018 12:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
Wow! Super dark... can't wait to see more of that one... |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
Does anyone use a veneer saw for this task? I have one, but I have not tried it for this yet (I have only used it for its intended purpose). Veneer saws have thin, convex blades, so I was thinking it would be a good tool for avoiding the collateral damage a flat saw blade can cause. |
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| Author: | Ruby50 [ Wed Nov 07, 2018 7:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
I have used a veneer saw and it works well. I put a little piece of blue tape on either side of the brace and when the blade hits the tape, the convexity? of the blade means it is through enough. Cheap and available. You can even buy just the blade and screw it through the holes onto a stick: https://www.amazon.com/Kunz-Veneer-Saw-Replacement-Blade/dp/B0034YUVM6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1541595173&sr=8-7&keywords=veneer+saw Ed |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
Thanks, Ed. I own two of them; I look forward to devoting one to this task. I always seem to nick the soundboard when using a regular, flat blade razor saw. |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
I used to use a veneer saw, but now use an oscillating tool with a half moon blade. I've found a multitude of uses for that tool. |
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| Author: | whiskywill [ Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
I use one of these which I found recently on eBay. https://www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk/ac ... y_Saw.html It was new and less than half the listed price. I was the only one who bid for it. 
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| Author: | David Wren [ Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Brace Ends |
Nice tip Terence ... thanks for posting |
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