I’ve got some wooden tubes (3-6" long, picture is a test just a few inches long). I’d like to cut a slot through them lengthwise. Pic below.
They don’t have to be super duper accurate.
Just want to check to see if you guys think it’s reasonable to try doing this with a bandsaw, holding with my fingertips on the outside and going slowly? Just want to make sure it’s not off the wall (literally and figuratively).
Would welcome other suggestions for a good way to work on the cut.
Frankly I’m not particularly knowledgeable on types of hand saws, but that one looks like it would work just fine. Tagging a few others who could chime in @CLeininger@JOSEGAYTAN@cfstaley.
Personally I have a Japanese pull saw I got at woodcraft that I use for general hand sawing, and I like it. I find cutting on the pull stroke makes me more accurate, especially starting cuts. Looks like the one you linked is also a pull saw, just in a slightly different style.
The bandsaw should be ok as long as you’re carefull. Use a clamp or a wooden handscrew clamp to hold the pieces. On the tool rack there is a thin handsaw that is pretty sharp. You may not be able to use the 14" bandsaw, 6" should be right at the height limit of the saw.
You could create some sort of jig to hold the tubes to ensure their stability and keep your fingers away from the blade.
Without a jig, clamping it in a vise to cut it is probably best. But why saw it by hand? A jig saw should work, as would an angle grinder with a wood cutting disc.
