My first batch came back from the platers and they came out really nice, both visually and soundwise, better than anything I've ever bought. So I'm naturally I'm hooked -- but the problem is that it was a lot of work making them.
I cut them on a bandsaw, no problem there in terms of effort, but the ends are naturally in need of a lot of grinding/filing/sanding to get them straight and smooth, and to get the length consistently right. Doing it that way takes a lot out of my physically, particularly the hands which are not as young as they once were and the tendons are very unhappy with me right now.
Obviously something like miter saw with a clamp would be more accurate and give a straighter and smoother cut, requiring a lot less grinding and sanding.
So I'm taking recommendations not only for a good affordable miter saw or other machine, but also for some suggestions on process/technique to make it easier on the hands.
I cut them on a bandsaw, no problem there in terms of effort, but the ends are naturally in need of a lot of grinding/filing/sanding to get them straight and smooth, and to get the length consistently right. Doing it that way takes a lot out of my physically, particularly the hands which are not as young as they once were and the tendons are very unhappy with me right now.
Obviously something like miter saw with a clamp would be more accurate and give a straighter and smoother cut, requiring a lot less grinding and sanding.
So I'm taking recommendations not only for a good affordable miter saw or other machine, but also for some suggestions on process/technique to make it easier on the hands.
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