grain direction for scrolling a piece of sapele

[devonwoody]

Which way should I prepare to cut this blank of sapele for a scroll sawyer?

Picture would be best viewed if rotated to the left. did it this way to fit forum requirements.

 

[Chippygeoff]

From the picture it would appear the long grain is from left to right and the cross grain from top to bottom so if it was me I would cut it as it now stands, again, if it was me I would get 4 pieces from that lump. When the projects are completed you should get a really good finish on Sapele.

 

[devonwoody]

From the picture it would appear the long grain is from left to right and the cross grain from top to bottom so if it was me I would cut it as it now stands, again, if it was me I would get 4 pieces from that lump. When the projects are completed you should get a really good finish on Sapele.

Thanks Chippygeoff for your advice.

We are wanting to finish the boards at around 4 to 6mm thick so I am thinking around 10mm thick pieces not 25?

 

[Chippygeoff]

Didn't realise you were going to cut them that thin. I use 18mm thick in the main. Be careful after you have cut the boards as they may well warp being that thin, it's what I have experienced several times in the past with thin stock.