OK so its not metal working, but it is model making.
I need to cut some oak 5" long by 2-1/4" high as the base of an engine I am making. The joints will be butt jointed (as per original) and the end grain will show. The box when it is finished will be clear coated.
How do I cut the end grain without it splitting?
I have only a limited supply and it is already cut to the correct height.
Dave
The Emerald Isle
I need to cut some oak 5" long by 2-1/4" high as the base of an engine I am making. The joints will be butt jointed (as per original) and the end grain will show. The box when it is finished will be clear coated.
How do I cut the end grain without it splitting?
I have only a limited supply and it is already cut to the correct height.
Dave
The Emerald Isle