Veneer guillotine for parquetry.

[sihollies]

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone could please impart their knowledge & experience?

I am a hobbyist that works mainly with veneers, and have a keen interest in parquetry.

Up until now I have cut each piece with a scalpel or a fine toothed 'Zona' saw, but I am wanting to speed up the cutting process and I am aware that there are craft guillotines available that may help me cut the individual pieces quicker.

I have obviously searched online, but the guillotine/cutters that first appear on the search appear quite cheap and the cutters that seem of a higher quality only seem to cut angles to a maximum of 45 degrees.

Could anyone here please suggest a reasonably priced / quality product that accommodates my requirements.

As always,
thanks in advance.

Simon

 

[Inspector]

Would a paper cutter / guillotine work? At work we used to use one to cut brass shim stock up to .5mm.

Pete

 

[sihollies]

Cheers Pete,
I appreciate your input, and the one that you use at your work may be adequate but I am looking for a specific recommendation/product that will cut the required angles and material. I.e wood veneers..

Again, thanks
Simon

 

[--Tom--]

There’s a veneer guillotine on eBay if you want something serious

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204270574969

 

[Inspector]

I was thinking along the lines of the old style ones that had the scimitar style blade like this. https://www.amazon.ca/Westcott-Guil...locphy=9104885&hvtargid=pla-365069353093&th=1 It can cut a maximum of 3mm of paper so I think a sheet of veneer wouldn't stand a chance.

Then I ran across this type that can cut up to 3cm at a time. I assume there are more robust ones out there.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/37428433...%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2047675&epid=27058570012 You would have to figure out a way to mount an adjustable mitre gauge or attach different triangles for angles.

If you are looking for bigger capacities then you'll have to hunt down a saw of some kind.

Pete

 

[sihollies]

Thanks Tom, but that looks a little to big for my hobby needs.

I was thinking in the same lines as 'inspector's suggestion but I will need an adjustable fence for differing angles that I would need to cut. (up to 60 degrees)

The item below is similar to what I think I need, but this specific one looks a little bit cheap / light weight and can't seem to find a more robust one.

https://www.hobbies.co.uk/multi-ang...e5bPt00H2Cjb2R9lvQ36Q3v-88NdWFdEaAt9IEALw_wcB
Thanks again
Simon

 

[--Tom--]

Floorers use something that’d do the job
E.g.

https://floormart.co.uk/roberts-professional-flooring-cutter

 

[Droogs]

picture framers guillotine like this on the bay
or if you intend to do a lot
https://www.scosarg.com/morso-fille...MIrPC2nuf1_QIVTAmLCh2w_AvlEAQYByABEgKg9vD_BwE

 

[sihollies]

As always, thanks for all your input, but I only make small items, so have opted for the following product.

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/mitre-cutter-rp-toolz-rp-cutr-p17221/
Thanks again,
Simon