Hello everyone I am new to the forum and to building and I have really enjoyed all of the information on the site so far.
I am seeking some advice on a few things. I want to have a go at making rosette tiles and I need some veneer strips cut to size for the purpose. The only place I have seen that sells such strips so far is LMI which is no good for me as i am based in the UK. I know most people just buy veneer sheets and cut them up themselves but I have no way to accurately cut them by had. I tried using a Ruler and Stanley knife with little success. So I just want to buy the strips.
Second thing is radius sticks. John Bogdonavich sells a 15' and 25' radius stick for marking braces. I don't have a dish so want to use the braces to arch the top and back.
I have very limited hand tools hence not having the dishes or ability to make them and i have no workshop so I am just working on a coffee table.
One other thing, has anyone successfully made a stew Mac style circle cutter by hand? I really want one as I currently use a hand made (not by me) Wooden circle cutter which is more for scoring the out line. When I chisel out the waste I am left with an uneven channel no matter how much I try to take out. I know a router plane is another option but I don't have one of those either and if I could find an affordable way id rather the Dremel style circle cutter.
Thanks everyone
I am seeking some advice on a few things. I want to have a go at making rosette tiles and I need some veneer strips cut to size for the purpose. The only place I have seen that sells such strips so far is LMI which is no good for me as i am based in the UK. I know most people just buy veneer sheets and cut them up themselves but I have no way to accurately cut them by had. I tried using a Ruler and Stanley knife with little success. So I just want to buy the strips.
Second thing is radius sticks. John Bogdonavich sells a 15' and 25' radius stick for marking braces. I don't have a dish so want to use the braces to arch the top and back.
I have very limited hand tools hence not having the dishes or ability to make them and i have no workshop so I am just working on a coffee table.
One other thing, has anyone successfully made a stew Mac style circle cutter by hand? I really want one as I currently use a hand made (not by me) Wooden circle cutter which is more for scoring the out line. When I chisel out the waste I am left with an uneven channel no matter how much I try to take out. I know a router plane is another option but I don't have one of those either and if I could find an affordable way id rather the Dremel style circle cutter.
Thanks everyone