veneer stack cutting for marquetry

[alex grams]

I am trying to improve my technique for veneer cutting for marquetry and keep running in to chip out/tear out on my stacks. I tried to find some tips and tricks, but seems that I always end up with a chipout at some point. Any input/links/articles would be helpful. Most of what I could find on the forum was helpful, but not on the specific issues I am encountering.

Thanks in advance,
-Alex

[Tom Bain]

Alex -- How are you building your stacks? Also, what size blade are using on the scroll saw ... assuming that is how you are cutting?

[Randall Houghton]

Check out David J Marks . He has some really good info on cutting marquetry and frequently answers question thru email.

[Larry Frank]

Shipwright on Lumberjocks might be able to help you. He teaches classes on marquetry.

[Mike Henderson]

Also check out Paul Schurch. He has a video on marquetry that's very good.

Mike

[Johanna Johanson]

I use application tape from Sign Warehouse on veneer. It almost completely prevents chipping/tearout and it is very easy to remove. Another big advantage is that you can write/draw on it easily.

[Mike Henderson]

I use application tape from Sign Warehouse on veneer. It almost completely prevents chipping/tearout and it is very easy to remove. Another big advantage is that you can write/draw on it easily.

Johanna - which of the application tapes do you use on veneer? Sign Warehouse carries a number of different types.

Mike