Stack cutting?

[Brianr24]

I haven't tried it yet. I plan on stack cutting luan 1/8 inch ply. What is the method of choice to hold together. My thoughts are hot glue but I figure better to ask. Thx in advance for any help.

[Dan]

I use painter tape. Hot glue work. 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Not sure what you are cutting but will say Laun is not the best material to work with. It is substandard for scrolling in. Maybe good for backerboards but I would think about Baltic or Finnish Birch plywood. Will also warn you thay plywood dulls blades faster than hardwoods because of the glue to hold the layers together and when stack cutting you are now fighting grain directions. I only scroll hard woods but have used Baltic Birch plywoods also. 

 

To your question many ways to do this. I have used a few. Hot glue the ends, brad nails in waste areas, double sided tape (always use blue painters tape between layers though if doing this method). No right or wrong way just a way. 

[tomsteve]

personally i use brad nails from my brad nail gun. basically because its quick and holds the pieces firmly together.

[Brianr24]

1 hour ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Not sure what you are cutting but will say Laun is not the best material to work with. It is substandard for scrolling in. Maybe good for backerboards but I would think about Baltic or Finnish Birch plywood. Will also warn you thay plywood dulls blades faster than hardwoods because of the glue to hold the layers together and when stack cutting you are now fighting grain directions. I only scroll hard woods but have used Baltic Birch plywoods also. 

 

To your question many ways to do this. I have used a few. Hot glue the ends, brad nails in waste areas, double sided tape (always use blue painters tape between layers though if doing this method). No right or wrong way just a way. 

Yeah I know luan is not great I also use hardwoods too. Sometimes I like to use luan for certain projects.This one was made from luan.I should of stack cut it.

Edited February 11, 2018 by Brianr24

[new2woodwrk]

I use packaging tape - I have like 6 rolls of the stuff that I finally have a use for!

[dgman]

If cutting portraits, I use blue painter tape on the edges only. If cutting items from within, like ornaments, I use hot glue on the edges. 

[kmmcrafts]

I put my stack together ( blanks cut all the same size ) with the top piece covered with shelf liner and then use packing tape apply about 1/4 - 1/2 inch onto the top board  and then stand the stack up and get them all lined up with each other.. fold the tape over the edge and around to the back side.. repeat all for sides.. only way I've ever done it..

[Young_Scroller]

I usually just put a few brad nails in the waste areas, quick and easy and holds it tight.

[Clayton717]

I use hot glue on the edges.

[WayneMahler]

I use regular masking tape around the sides. Holds well gets thrown out once cut. There are many ways to do this. Try different ones and find the one that works best for you. 

[lawson56]

Same here,Masking Tape.Works great.I use 1/4 BB Plywood.

[Brianr24]

Thx everyone I think I will start out experimenting with tape on edges and maybe try some with hot glue too. Thank you 

[OCtoolguy]

I haven't done any stack cutting yet but I think I like the air nailed brads the best. They sound like they would not have any chance of slippage.

Ray

 

[jerry1939]

If there is room, I put a dab of wood glue in the corners.  Have already made the blanks slightly oversize to do that.  With oversize wood, you don't need to be so perfect getting the pattern on.

[Dan]

If you choose brads, just make sure they don't protrude from either side.

[OCtoolguy]

Just now, Dan said:

If you choose brads, just make sure they don't protrude from either side.

Well, that holds them to the work bench. LOL.

 

[Dan]

4 minutes ago, octoolguy said:

Well, that holds them to the work bench. LOL.

 

Or your fingers. Ouch! 

[edward]

I use Painters tape, works well for me.  edward

[kmmcrafts]

In the past.. I have used wood screws.. they can be removed and used on the next project.. that said. I feel the tape is the fastest option I've used so far.. the pin nailer sounds interesting .. I don't have one but.. maybe I will get one to try it out.. it would come in handy for other things too.. plus. that's an excuse for a new TOY  Tool..  

[3Dface]

i have stacked luan 8 high to do portraits of family for xmas for family. painters tape only along the edges and shelf paper to apply pattern. always pull shelf paper across grain not with the grain.

luan is perfect if you plan to use store bought frames.

i also put 2 layers between two  1/8" birch plywood when scrolling rock stars. for these, spray glue and heavy pressure is enough to adhere it to a painted backer.

i sell enough luan classic rock stars to pay for my hobby.

 

all pictures are luan in this post.

[Brianr24]

10 hours ago, 3Dface said:

i have stacked luan 8 high to do portraits of family for xmas for family. painters tape only along the edges and shelf paper to apply pattern. always pull shelf paper across grain not with the grain.

luan is perfect if you plan to use store bought frames.

i also put 2 layers between two  1/8" birch plywood when scrolling rock stars. for these, spray glue and heavy pressure is enough to adhere it to a painted backer.

i sell enough luan classic rock stars to pay for my hobby.

 

all pictures are luan in this post.

They all look great! I use all types of woods. Including luan. 13 bucks for 4by8 sheet ain’t bad. Sometimes I will veneer it fo a nicer grain sometimes not.

[3Dface]

44 minutes ago, Brianr24 said:

They all look great! I use all types of woods. Including luan. 13 bucks for 4by8 sheet ain’t bad. Sometimes I will veneer it fo a nicer grain sometimes not.

hey Brian.

i love luan... about $13 a sheet here too. including the backer Tom cost me, other than time and a blade, under $1 to make. have sold 2 for over $25 each. it also absorbs florescent paints better than any other i have tried while leaving the grain intact.

[kmmcrafts]

I've never cut luan before.. actually don't even know what it is.. ? Guess I'll look next time I'm at the lumber supplier to see what it is.. I cut a lot of BB ply and regular plywood.. though..   

[3Dface]

7 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

I've never cut luan before.. actually don't even know what it is.. ? Guess I'll look next time I'm at the lumber supplier to see what it is.. I cut a lot of BB ply and regular plywood.. though..   

i am told luan is used as a veneer on cabinets. none of the big box stores around me have it. just a local lumber yard. they even quarter the sheets for me so i can cut it the rest of the way down in my 10x10 shop. it is a very soft wood venerable  to tear out so i always stack one more than i need.