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Hickory Backing Slats

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Eric Krewson:
I have cut backing strips from a split stave with my bandsaw, I do have a jointer and would smooth one side and run the stave through my bandsaw against the fence. I would cut multiple strips that would be rough cut. After the first cut I would cut them a little thick and smooth the back and belly on my belt sander or jointer.

Digital Caveman:
I have none of the above tools.

Pat B:
You have to be very careful cutting backing strips with a table saw. It can make a dangerous projectile out of a backing strip. If you do use your table saw don't stand or let anyone else on the outgoing side of the saw where the backing strip can be launched.

Digital Caveman:
You mean kickback?  How can it get launched in the direction it is being pushed?

Hawkdancer:
Slats that thin don't get held by the riving knife and the blade is rotating up on the backside of the table - things can go out quite fast.
Hawkdancer

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