How to make a cut?

[Thomas Mitchell]

I'm making a set of blocks for my son. I have the rectangular solid pieces made and want to make some of the ramp pieces. Basically take a block, 4"x2"x1" and cut on a diagonal. What's the safest way to make this cut? I've toyed with a few different ideas but haven't come up with one that says yeah that'll work.

Thomas

[Doug Miller]

Bandsaw, then clean up the edge with sandpaper or a file.

-- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek-at-milmac-dot-com)

[Chris Merrill]

What you're looking for is called a 'taper' sled (or jig).

Here's a picture of one being used to taper a mallet handle:

's also useful when cutting any small part.

[Thomas Mitchell]

yep as I was writing the msg the bandsaw idea popped into my head as well. No sure how uniform the blocks would turn out to be but it might be the best way to go.

I haven't measured, but I th> Prep a piece of stock to the correct heighth and width, but make it from a

[Thomas Mitchell]