Scales

Walt2

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I think I may quit buying wood scales and buy blocks, then cut them on the table saw to make scales. Most scales are not perfectly flat and I usually have trouble with getting them good and flat. If I cut the blocks on the table saw, I usually can get them to where I do not have to grind them to get them flat.

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I use a miter saw to cut mine. I don't trust a table saw... And my dad built a small fixture that works well to cut 3/8" scales.
 
If you're gonna go with a Table Saw you may want to consider a Thin Kerf Blade.
Less waste of wood that way.
Not much, but less.

A Band Saw wastes the least, but it can be difficult to get a straight cut.
 
Build a small fence that bolts or clamps to the bandsaw plate with a magnetic level stuck on, just and L bend and some clamps would do it .
 
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