Cutting a wooden spool

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Can anyone suggest the best way to cut a wooden spool in half length wise. Approx. 16 'tall, ends are wood and the center is thick.
I have several different power saws I can use.

William · Answer

I would use a sawzall (reciprocating saw) slowly and carefully. Could also use a circular saw on the wood discs (with some measuring) then a jig saw for the round center.

Johnchip · Answer

If you could get a hold of a table band saw to use you could have better control over holding it in place and speed of cut. A frame shop might have one.

Kathie Mathewsl · Answer

A Dremel will do it.  It is small and has several different blades to work with.

Anna Ibarra · Answer

I used a circular saw, but it didn't reach the whole circumference, then I used a hand saw. It didn't cut evenly, but with my project it didn't matter, & they were small spools. I'm thinking a jigsaw, or reprecicating saw may work.

Darla · Answer

Clamp it in one of those clamping work tables, and use a manual pull saw on the ends. Then maybe a sawzall for the thick center.

Aud7492923 · Answer

Just curious - what are you planning to do with the two halves?

Chris · Answer

The safest way would be to use a bandsaw it have to have enough clearance to go through, clamp guides to keep it straight.

Mona Clark · Answer

I made these for my sewing room, love love love them.  I purchased the spool at Lowes for $1 and they cut it for free.  Greatest bargain ever.

G fink · Answer

My preference would be a chain saw.  Brace it,  cut slowly.

Lori · Answer

Saw zaw will work.  A lot of the spools has metal rebar in the cylinder part to stabilize them, so use caution.

Deo13156210 · Answer

I use to cut all my wooden spools with a chain saw.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Find someone local who can help, Would be worth paying for it to be done for you, no mess, no problems, no paying out for tools you may never use again..

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