Aboutmaura macaluso Expertise I can answer all questions regarding woodcarving, chip carving, scroll sawing, carving tools and techniques and can answer most questions regarding wood. I am not an appraiser of carvings nor an antique dealer.
Experience I am a custom commission woodcarver. I have been carving for many years now, have won numerous awards, and am very well connected in the world of woodcarving. I am the owner/operator of www.carvinginnyc.com
Organizations national association of woodcarvers, woodcarvers of queens, Richmond county carvers club, carving life panel of experts
Publications Chip chats, carving magazine
Education/Credentials Have taken many, many classes and instruction from many fine carvers, I was originally self taught which is the best way to learn. Many thousands of carving hours later and I find that I am now well-respected.
Awards and Honors best of show staten island & queens
numerous 1st place and other title awards at many venues
Past/Present Clients My work is now in international collections
Question I would like to add some inlay , wenge . to to wine rack top that I plan on making , I have some 1/4 inch by 2 inch x 24 inch. pieces , being new to this I'm not sure how to cut 1/4 inch strips out of these pieces , band saw, table saw ?
Answer Hi Mark, I personally would use a bandsaw as the blades kerf is much narrower than a tablesaws blade. It is also safer than cutting something so small on a table saw. The kerf if you're not familiar is the wood wasted in the path of a blade as it is cutting. You would need to have a good quality bandsaw that has an accurate fence attachment. You will also need to make sure the blade is tensioned correctly to minimize any blade travel. You set up you fence to allow 1/4" cut and slowly and carefully run your wenge along the fence. You should be able to cut some very consistant pieces.
This can also be done on a table saw but you are going to have to make sure the blade is extremely sharp or it may burn the wood as it is cutting. Also all precautions must be taken to avoid the danger of kickback. Pieces that small could fly through the air like spears. Safety must be observed here as always. Pushsticks will need to be used to get such an exacting cut to come out cleanly.
Good luck with your project and thanks for the question.
