How do you cut veneers to size?

[Tim Finley]

Clamp between 2 boards and run them through the band saw cut the boards and veneers together a tight backing stops all the splitting.

[Roy from Pa]

Good idea Tim..

[Robertfishes]

I got the veneer saw Thursday.. along with some curly Imbuya.. don't know when I am gonna use it. I moved and havnt got my shop set up yet. I may have to hire a day laborer.. friends don't ask friends to help move things like 430 pound band saws...my back hurts just thinking about it. Mmmmm I could cut up a bunch of veneer this week and "vacuum pack" them with desicant  packs???.

[typical2]

Got the veneer saw in the mail this week.  I really likes how this thing works.  Also picked up some teal green/blue dyed veneers for a bow I'm planning to make for my wife.

 

[Trux Turning]

Eric I've been eyeing their dyed veneers- looking forward to seeing that on some limbs!

[Horsey]

I have been cutting the veneers for years with a sharp utility knife with very little problems.  When this post first started, I ordered a veneer saw and it works great, much better that the utility knife.  By the way, the veneers from veneersupplies.com are 1/42" thick, or .024".  One caution, they are a little too smooth for my liking. To achieve good glue adhesion, I roughen them with 36 grit sandpaper prior to glue up.  You need to be careful with your sanding strokes to keep from buckling the veneers.
--Mike

[beachbowhunter]

This is all good info. Did you get the saw from veneersupply?

I was thinking that it would be pretty cool to trade veneers. I bought a package of sapelle pomelle and was thinking I'd never use all of the sheets. I'd love to trade with you guys!

[ChuckC]

If it is that difficult to deal with, why not clamp between two 1/2" boards and run it thru the bandsaw ?
ChuckC

[Horsey]

Yes, I got the saw from veneersupplies.com.