Help with how to do this

[cuttingitclose]

I found this pattern online... it was free. Actually, the yin-yang thing is not what I want, but it was the pattern I had so I tried it. I got the cover and bottom cut out just fine. Then the main body was cut, but I could not get the center out once I cut it. I actually broke the exterior part trying to get it out. How do I avoid the part I cut out getting jammed in? Drill more holes? Cut out smaller parts at a time? Any suggestions on how to avoid this?

What I really want to make, and could make as gifts, is a salt box for the kitchen. They are usually round, with a wooden cover and about the size of this, but the cover is one piece. I would probably make a stylized S and put it on the top. So, I really don't need a pattern, I need to know how to do it without getting the center piece stuck? 

pattern.pdf

[Dan]

Not sure what you mean by stuck. Can you explain? 

[dgman]

The reason you can’t remove the interior waste is your cut is angled rather than straight up and down. Check that the blade is at a perfect 90° to the table. If it is, you are applying lateral pressure on the blade when making your turns. You have to let the blade do the cutting. If you go off the line, pull back a little instead of trying to push the blade back to the line.

[kmmcrafts]

My guess is you're pushing to hard on the blade which is making it not cut straight up / down.. If the saw was not square you should be able to push the center out on one of the sides ( ie if it doesn't push out the bottom try flipping it over and push it out the top  it should push or even fall out but if you are bowing the blade by pushing too hard then it possibly just not going to come out either side). 

[new2woodwrk]

Agreed - sounds like pushing too hard or the blade is not squared correctly.

I run into this once in awhile when mounting a new blade and I have to re-orient the blade - it's a real PITA

I would also go slowly - not sure what speed you're cutting with, but when I started I cut on #3. I'm now comfortable at 6.5 and 7

Hope that helps somewhat

Edited December 10, 2020 by new2woodwrk

[cuttingitclose]

OK, I think you are correct. I will make another attempt. I am cutting through 1 3/4 inches of wood. I will put a new blade in a double check the squareness of the table to the blade. I appreciate all of your help. I could also cut thinner pieces and stack them, I guess. 

[Foxfold]

24 minutes ago, cuttingitclose said:

OK, I think you are correct. I will make another attempt. I am cutting through 1 3/4 inches of wood. I will put a new blade in a double check the squareness of the table to the blade. I appreciate all of your help. I could also cut thinner pieces and stack them, I guess. 

Or if you have a bandsaw, that might be easier for the 'centre' piece. 

[FrankEV]

Cut the stuck piece in half  or thirds if necessary so it has room to fall out.  I have had the same thing happen in a complicated piece of fretwork, so I jujst cut up in pieces until it falls out.

[LarryEA]

Dan is exactly right

[barb.j.enders]

I cut this a few years ago.  If you want a taller piece I would suggest cutting it in two pieces and glue together, then sand the exterior and interior flush.  The main body is 1" thick with the top is 1/8" and bottom is 1/4".  I think this was my first attempt at a "box".  I keep it by my chair and put earring in at the end of the day!.  Should probably get around to finishing it properly!!

[redwine]

I have cut this pattern many times and in various thickness of  different woods and they sell very well at craft shows! If you want to continue cutting that thickness, 1 3/4 inch, you will need to use at least a #7 or larger blade and DO NOT force the wood into the blade, let the blade do the cutting on its own! It is so easy to want to get the cutting done quicker and this is where the problem will surface, the blade will bow and you get a tapered cut!  Barb has the best idea for a deeper box, cut 2 of thinner stock and glue them together and finish sanding outside and the inside!

Erv