A project with lots of repetition.

[jack620]

They are to be part of an art installation...

It's come clean time. These are to be the next incarnation of my in ground termite baits...

Right.

Now understanding the intended use...

Very polite way of saying "you lied in your intial post".

[r3nov8or]

4 parts Cabots Exterior clear satin + 4 parts acrylic paint + 2 parts water ( to start ).

So, it's chemistry time then

[droog]

4 parts Cabots Exterior clear satin + 4 parts acrylic paint + 2 parts water ( to start ).

I fail to understand why you are mixing the Exterior clear and acrylic paint ?

[NickAlertman]

Through all this I was fearful of competitors but completely forgot
( because I am so close to it ) that the indication system ( the white part
at the top ) can remain safely under wraps.
Sorry again good people.
There is a labour ad that still remains stubborn.
Most of the pieces I cut end up with tiny splinters at the cut sight.
I have to physically sand them down.
Does this happen due to saw sharpness or quality or is t unavoidable ?

[droog]

There is a labour ad that still remains stubborn.
Most of the pieces I cut end up with tiny splinters at the cut sight.
I have to physically sand them down.
Does this happen due to saw sharpness or quality or is t unavoidable ?

Maybe if you provide details of your current cutting operation (handsaw, circular saw, bandsaw, SCMS, etc) including blade type, as well as the tools that you have available then someone will be able to provide options to improve on your situation.

[NickAlertman]

I fail to understand why you are mixing the Exterior clear and acrylic paint ?

To colour it green. Up to this point I haven't asked if Exterior clear can be tinted ( stop laughing ).
Plus...I don't like to waste stuff and had already started using it,

[NickAlertman]

For cutting each piece.
A Swart 305mm compound saw and sand paper.
The unsawn 1.2m pieces are restricted by a guide to prevent kick up.
Cutting one piece at a time.
Being a cheap saw maybe slight sideways movement is causing the splintering.

[Fergiz01]

For cutting each piece.
A Swart 305mm compound saw and sand paper.
The unsawn 1.2m pieces are restricted by a guide to prevent kick up.
Cutting one piece at a time.
Being a cheap saw maybe slight sideways movement is causing the splintering.

The quickest way that I can think of is to put a piece of sacrificial wood behind the piece being cut to prevent the spelching.

Other options may include putting masking tape on before cutting or using a zero clearance plate and fence. Cutting slowly with a high tooth blade might help too.

Cheers, Zac.

[NickAlertman]

Adding pre cut and removing post cut will most likely be roughly the same labour add
as sanding 4 corners but it doesn't happen with every cut so I will most likely try slowing down.
Thank you for your advice.

[r3nov8or]

Shallow cut the top a few mm on first pass*. Yes, slow down on the full cut, let the saw do the work, as forcing it can divert the blade sideways, especially on angle cuts

*You may find doing a second cut at half depth also helps

[NickAlertman]

Shallow cut the top a few mm on first pass*. Yes, slow down on the full cut, let the saw do the work, as forcing it can divert the blade sideways, especially on angle cuts

*You may find doing a second cut at half depth also helps

Noted for my next run.
Thank you.