Celtic Knots

[fionaspens]

Hi, I'm just new to the forum so apologies if I've posted this in the wrong place. I've just started to experiment with Celtic Knots and would value some advice. At the moment I'm using a rickerty old band saw to cut my veneer slots and veneer slices which isn't awfully satisfactory - most end up looking like a banana even using a 45 degree rest. Do I use a different saw / prep method?

Photos of results so far given below.




Any advice would be much appreciated

Fiona

 

[Doug]

Hi & welcome to the forum Fiona :waver:


I`ll leave the making of a knot to those with more experience, but with reference to your bandsaw you really need it set up well with a decent quality blade to be able to cut uniform veneers, even though you refer to it as rickerty it should be possible to get it cutting accurately enough to do this, You Tube is your friend on bandsaw set up & Tuff Saws!, Quality Bandsaw Blades for quality blades.

Best of luck in you endeavors.

 

[retreatjohn]

Welcome to the friendly forum!!!. If you look in the 'Tutorials' in the header of this forum there is an excellent article by Jim on Celtic Crosses,

 

[Buckeye]

One of the best aides in cutting celtic crosses is a jig which will hold your piece at the right angle and be repeatable as you turn the blank.

Peter

 

[rowdyyates115]

Welcome to the friendly forum!!!. If you look in the 'Tutorials' in the header of this forum there is an excellent article by Jim on Celtic Crosses,

Welcome Fiona,
You will love this forum, the knowledge these guys have is incredible, just sit back, participate, and enjoy the banter.

And Jim's the man here on celtic crosses.....

 

[Buckeye]

I forgot to say that the cross material should be exacty the same thickness as the blades kerf or it will not line up exactly.

Peter

 

[Terry]

Welcome to the forum Fiona and enjoy. Regarding the Celtic cross from what you say I'll go with Doug in that you need to get a quality band saw blade. I have recently bought a new one from Tuffsaws and it has 12 teeth per inch and it cuts beautifully and all for £15. Get this side sorted first and then if you are still having problems come back to us regarding jigs. Good luck!!!!!

 

[Woody]

Hi Fiona and welcome
An excellent start you have been given some sound advice regarding your bandsaw blade once you have got that sorted you should find a big improvement in your cuts you will also find making a sledge very useful one that you can adjust the angle and a wood stop then you will get repeat cuts exactly the same good luck and happy turning look forward to seeing your next attempt
Regards Woody

 

[stevenw1963]

Welcome Fiona,

enjoy the forum.

 

[dotslad]

Hi Fiona and welcome to the forum so far the advice you have been given is excellent all I can say is that preparation of the blank is all important
regards Ian

 

[bluntchisel]

Hi, Fiona,
Welcome to the forum! You'll learn a lot from this lot!!!
Bob.

 

[L200arg]

Welcome Fiona very good advice on here...

 

[edlea]

Hi Fiona..Welcome to the forum ....I know nothing about Celtic Cross work but some of the folks on here will talk you through it all .

 

[paulm]

Welcome Fiona, nothing to add to the above, you seem to be making a reasonable job already but good sharp tools are essential.

 

[fionaspens]

Apologies for the delay in posting a reply - I've been away for a few days.

Many thanks for all your kind advice and making me feel so welcome to your forum. Kind Regards. Fiona.