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

 

[MichelleHarelle]

Hi Simon, I know this is an old post but just wondering if the mitre cutter ended up working for the veneers? I'm also looking to speed up veneer cutting but can't find any information on anything like this, everyone seems to cut them by hand.
Thank you,
Michelle