You can cut thins slice veneer with a band saw.
And yes you can do it either way. Most do it with the cut out away from
the fence and you need to adjust the fence each time. No big deal, you
set up a stop and move the fence and wood to that.

I have done both.. I don't have a problem either way.
You do lose support after the blade if you cut on the fence side.
I use a magnetic tool that has wings on it to push against the fence
before the blade when doing either cut. That way I don't let it drift
away. Be sure your saw is tuned, and your drift is adjusted for if you
use a fence. I now believe in a fence over a point. I can be more
accurate and consistent.


Use a good blade, I use the timberwolf.. others rave about the highland
woodslicer. Either are good. Stay away from the Olson, I can't get that
blade to cut consistently.


On 7/10/2012 5:17 PM, Keith Nuttle wrote:

Would you cut it with the thin slice between the blade and the fence or
would the slice be on the open side of the blade. ie the block between
the blade and fence.

Sorry never had a band saw before now, and just thinking of doing veneer
work.