How do you cut small trim pieces?

[Robert166]

Made a small jewelry box, decided to line it with some sassafras. Well I did not cut the miters correctly and have small gaps in the corners. So I thought if I could cut some small triangle pieces to cover my mistakes all will be well. The only tool I feel comfortable cutting such small pieces is with the bandsaw. Is there an easy way to do this? Get nice straight triangle pieces on a bandsaw? How would you do it?

 

[kserdar]

Ever see a Miter Trimmer?

 

[Robert166]

No but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express one time

 

[Mike Davis]

I would super tune my table saw, build a specialty sled if needed and recut the trim as many times as it takes to get it right.

 

[Martin Roper]

Use double-sided tape to attach the trim piece to a larger piece of scrap then cut it on the miter saw. An added benefit is that the scrap will prevent tearout on the bottom of the trim piece.

 

[drw]

I too have experienced problems with cutting small pieces. I agree with the recommendations provided above. Calibrating your saw is essential. I have also found sleds for small pieces to be useful as well as using double sided tape. If you plan on building other projects requiring smaller components, then investing time in building/buying jigs is worth considering.

 

[walnutjerry]

use a wider/thicker piece of material, set the table saw up on a 45 and adjust the rip fence to rip the desired triangular piece off each of the four corners. Much safer than trying to stabilize a small piece of material in a jig. Just my opinion.

 

[kserdar]

Miter Trimmer is not a joke - Why I Love the Miter Trimmer - FineWoodworking

I am not a hand tool person. But this is one I would own, if I needed it enough.

I have used one in another members shop.

 

[Oka]

All the things mentioned plus An 8" fine tooth on your table saw. It does not have the same inertia so it tends to be easier on small piece cutting.

 

[HITCH-]

Made a small jewelry box, decided to line it with some sassafras. Well I did not cut the miters correctly and have small gaps in the corners. So I thought if I could cut some small triangle pieces to cover my mistakes all will be well. The only tool I feel comfortable cutting such small pieces is with the bandsaw. Is there an easy way to do this? Get nice straight triangle pieces on a bandsaw? How would you do it?

A picture or 2 would be helpful. There may be an easier solution to the problem.

 

[JohnnyR]

if using a band saw, just finish the pieces on a vertical sander.

 

[tvrgeek]

Shooting boards are the best way to trim small pieces. May need part holder of some kind.
I have a Harvey joint-master that does small bits easily and safely. Never get near my TS or miter saw with small pieces. Powered sanders can also be touchy with small parts.