How to cut 1x2's to the correct scale?

[mikeschn]

Lets say that I wanted to build a true 1:12 scale model. I would have to find a way to cut 1x2's to the correct scale. That would be .08" x .16". It's pretty scary cutting stuff that small on the table saw. Anyone have a better idea?

Mike...

[toypusher]

How about one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Table-Hobby-Craft ... B000SNM32W

[Wolfgang92025]

Mike,

Go to a hobby store, better yet model train.
They sell scale lumber.


Lot cheaper than loosing a tip of your finger.

Wolfgang

[Micro469]

Lets say that I wanted to build a true 1:12 scale model. I would have to find a way to cut 1x2's to the correct scale. That would be .08" x .16". It's pretty scary cutting stuff that small on the table saw. Anyone have a better idea?

Mike...

Mike, I don't think I've ever seen you build something on a small scale........

[rainjer]

Depending on the type of wood you could just use a utility knife and a straightedge. I cut almost all if my 1/8 pylwood that way. If you used basswood or balsa ot would be easy.

Also you could use a band saw to re-saw it to the .160"

Jeremy

[scotta]

maybe popsicle sticks and x-acto knife?

[M B Hamilton]

You use a table saw and a planer, but not the ones you have in your shop. You use the miniature versions.

You can start your journey here <http://www.micromark.com/>

[S. Heisley]

I thought about popsicle sticks but I think I'd check with a hobby shop. Some of them sell things like balsa wood and little scale boards already cut. At a good hobby shop which advertises that they sell balsa wood, you could come up with untold ideas to help you. Check the yellow pages.

[Lou Park]

Mike, what you may want to do is set the table saw to the thicknes you want. Take the (extra long) furring strip and run it through the saw (with the push block) until your 1 or 2 inches from the end, flip it over to the other side and do it again. Cut off the 1 or 2 inches and do it again until your out of wood. This way you don't have slivers shooting back at you or pushing a separate block into the blade.