Rip Thin Accent Strips
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What happens here
Adjust the table saw to cut very thin strips (approximately 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick) from the lighter accent wood. These thin strips will be used as inlays between the larger walnut segments to enhance the pattern.
Goal: Create thin, contrasting wood strips for inlay.
Tools and materials
- Ear Protection — Protecting ears
- Feather Board — Holding the workpiece against the fence securely
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes
- Table Saw — Ripping thin accent strips
- Thin-rip Jig — Ensuring consistent thin cuts and safety
- Accent Wood — Material for thin inlay strips