One thing that might help is drilling some holes that overlap where the index finger radius is on the knives might help seperate the blanks.
This is one reason I want a plasma cutter.
So Im asking for a bit of advice,constructive criticism on making the most of your stock. So heres my first attempt.
There are some lines stat intersect perfectly an a couple that are splitting scribe lines close.
To avoid waste I'd probably come up with another design of a smaller variety and then try nesting them in the layout.
YMMV
Am a bit puzzled by the 2/3s as wide stock? Do you mean narrow up the blanks.Walt, it seems to me the most efficient way to layout and cut those particular patterns would be to use stock that is roughly 2/3s as wide as what you have. I know materials cost money and we all try to get the most out of it, but sometimes it just costs you more in the long run. As Ed already said, we all have to figure out what works best for us.
Chris
Is part of why things are so tightly fit.