# How to Cut Blocks of Wood
Blocks of wood can have many uses. They can be used for wood burning, for shimming and for craft projects, just to name a few. By cutting your own blocks of wood, you can decide the size of the blocks. Cutting blocks is very easy. It is not even necessary for you to measure the blocks if you are not using them for anything specific. Wooden blocks are easy to save for later purposes. Simply stack them somewhere dry and out of the way.
Things You'll Need
- Sawhorse
- Handsaw
Instructions
-
-
1
Set the piece of wood you will be cutting into blocks onto a sawhorse. If you want the blocks a certain length, measure this length onto the piece of wood and mark it with a pencil.
-
2
Hold the saw on the first pencil mark. Place your thumb against the side of the blade to help stabilize the saw for you first cut.
-
3
Pull the saw blade backward to start making the first cut. Move your thumb and push the saw forward to continue the cut.
-
4
Saw gently back and forth until you are all the way through the board. Use the entire length of the saw to minimize the work required from you. Once the block is cut off, slide the board down the sawhorse and begin cutting the next block.
-
1
Previous:
Next:
Carpentry
- How to Cut Sandstone Blocks
- How to Cut Marble Blocks
- How to Cut Wood Angles for Hexagons
- How to Cut 4-by-4 Lumber
- How to Cut Plywood Straight
- How to Cut Curves With a Band Saw
- How to Cut Wood with a Dremel
- How to Cut Wood Floors With a Miter Saw
- How to Build a Mitered Corner With Wood
- How to Chainsaw Wood
- How to Cut Fieldstone
- How to Cut Plastic Wood Panels
