Thread: Cutting Abalone veneers

John not tried this , I imagine a small Paper guillotine would be fine ,depending on the thickness of your laminate . I suspect that it would be a bit difficult to keep all the slices in correct order for gluing up , Maybe an alternative would be to "score the lines with something suitable that doesn't cut right through the material , I think its quite brittle but would bend Or break along a line without too many problems . But only suggestions hehe !
cheers ~ John

Biggest problem is the cut will be vertical, whereas they are better on angle to ensure top edges meet perfectly at surface, assuming you want to glue them on a tube joined.

Personally I found cutting them with random or zig-zag scissors then stagger them slightly (ie gap between them). I also leave a gap at either end, giving a small band at either end

I do not really care about gaps. For the way I want to use them the gaps will be hidden when glued to tube. I can cut them with a razor knife but was looking for more accuracy and with the cutter I can make a jig to hold at exact size. May have to spring for one and give it a try. I can always use it for other things I am sure.