Or as we say in my line of work: Not asking is worse than a no, because the unasked question might have been answered Yes.

Are we there yet?

We get there when we get there!!

Okay, we’re there. The winner is…

…the bandsaw!!!

I cut these on the flat, as my saw has a tendency to wander, even when the feed speed is set at Glacial.  

The shavings cleared out just fine, and all is well. 

Interestingly, the bars turned out to be a bit longer than advertised, so here are four pieces just under 5” and two just under 6”, all cut from one bar. 

 

John: Your bandsaw will wander less if you adjust the guide rollers on the mobile side of the vise so it barely clears the vise. If I'm making multiple cuts on the same size material I only lift the blade enough to clear the stock and lock it in place with the feed valve.

When adjusted close the guide rolls will be a good 3/4" closer if cut on edge for less wander. New sharp blades make all the difference, it doesn't take much to dull one side of the blade, say a LITTLE grit, scale or dust.

Frosty The Lucky.

I've been having trouble adjusting the roller guides within their guide holders; they seem not to want to be moved closer together, and the resulting wider gap seems to let the blade go out of vertical more easily. One more thing to fix in my copious free time.

Also, this way JHCC learns even more than is needed, which is useful, and also nice for us chickens reading along. 

You know, for some reason I had it in my head that you wanted to cut lengthwise as well.  That really influenced me to suggest edm and waterjet.

My Jet has limits to how far I can adjust the guide rolls too. The thing to do then is adjust how you  use it to the best it'll give.

Frosty The Lucky.

38 minutes ago, LeeJustice said:

I had it in my head that you wanted to cut lengthwise

I was indeed thinking about that, as 1/2" x 7/8" x 6" strips would be nice stock both for tools and for sale.