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Titan_Bow:
 I have a few nice sets of billets that have been setting in my shop for awhile.  I only have a small 9" bandsaw, and have been hesitant about attempting to cut a splice with it, as I cannot get smooth cuts with large amounts of wood.
  MY question is, would it be easier to do a take-down sleeve, or can you cut the splice with a good handsaw?  If I attempt the splice with my bandsaw, I beleive I could get it close,  but wouldnt the slight imperfections create a weak spot?  I like the idea of a take-down, I just have never attempted one.  How easy are the sleeve take-downs to install?

Thanks,
Titan

Justin Snyder:
A good hand saw will work.  Justin

Gordon:
Slight imperfections are of no consequence when you use a gap filling glue such as Urac or Epoxy for the splice. Go ahead and use your bandsaw for the cuts.

Justin Snyder:
You can also steam the joints after they are cut. Put them together and clamp them tight.  This will squeeze the joints together and make them match better.  Justin

Justin Snyder:
I'm kind of curious what type of glue you all use.  Justin

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