I use a radial arm saw and try to go slow and steady. I shim up the butt the way I want it and clamp it to the table. Always wrap it with tape. I use Scotch electrical tape, wrapped very tightly. Mike Orlen's suggestion is to cut it about 1/16" or so, longer than you want it and then feather cut the last bit, to reduce the likelihood of splintering or chipping. Cleaning up the last bit on a belt sander accomplishes the same thing. Some of today's plastic finishes like to take out little chunks in spite of good preparation.
Last edited by Jim Legg; 09/12/10 11:29 AM.
