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[tdb59]

When cutting a stock, I use a sled on the table saw, with the stock taped at the cut line to eliminate chipping, and a SHARP blade.

Using the sled, I can jig the angle of the stock as needed.

Then, hand fit the buttplate, or pad, after sealing the fresh end cut.

A friend of mine jigs the stock on the bench of a radial arm saw, with the same method and results.

[drider]

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[indawire]

From someone who has spent considerable time in a cabinet shop may I suggest starting off by removing 1/2" at a time. That way you can see how the blade is going to affect the wood, see if you like the angle, make any changes to your jig, adjust your feed speed, see if you like the new length. Also try wrapping the stock in blue masking tape, it is the unsupported part of the stock where the chipping is more likely to occur. The tape should help to minimize this. Don't freehand it, use the sliding guide to push thru.