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I have a standard sleeper, cut down from its original 2400mm length to 1800mm, so it's current dimensions are L: 1800mm, W: 250mm, D: 125mm.

I want to make a curved cut through the shortest dimension (125mm), but keep the 'waste' - so it needs to be a smooth cut, as I want to keep both the arch and the piece that's cut out. Here's a visual:A visual representation of the dimensions described, showing front and side elevations

In terms of power tools I only have a small hand jigsaw (max cutting depth is about 80mm), and a mitre saw (which is obviously no good).

There is a local timber yard who have a workshop with various tools, but I'm not an adept woodworker, so I don't know if any of the tools are appropriate; or how feasible this task is with anything else.

Is there a smart way to make this cut?

Makyen
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A bandsaw will make this cut.

If the bandsaw is well-maintained, it should give a square and flat cut right along the line, with only the thickness of the blade lost from the piece of wood.

Look for a woodworking or cabinet shop with an industrial bandsaw.

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A nice power bandsaw will be nice since most of them have tables that help with a square cut.

For one single cut, a hand coping saw can do the cut.

It will be much slower and need to check both sides often to make sure the cut is square.

It might be easier than trying to find and travelling for a band saw to cut it.

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Bandsaw/coping saw will be good. To prevent chipping use painter's or masking tape on booth sides of wood.

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