Indian Blanket sawing

[rtaylor]

I have a question about ripping the narrow (1/8) strips from the chevron when constructing the Indian Blanket feature segments. in order to get the cleanest kerf free slices. I have tried both setting the fence at 1/8" and using a Microjig push block with a 1/16 attachment. I have also used a thin rip jig and cut outside. I am looking for the smoothest 1/8 slices possible. Drum sanding after the cut would be great but it changes the design slightly. What do you do?

 

[mfisher]

It has been a while since I made an Indian blanket design. I used the gripper like you have. Kept the board against the fence.
I also use an 80 tooth thin kerf blade.

 

[rtaylor]

Thanks Lloyd, no magic solutions I guess. That seems the best for me too. A little bit of saw kerf from chatter can really mess up this laminate glue up.