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Something New
« on: January 01, 2021, 10:24:36 AM »
This will be a build along. Dont be getting in no hurry tho.   :bigsmyl:
It is a TD curve.
So far I have the form pieces cut out and am working on wedge shaping jigs. They are curved and instead of freehand every time the jigs will make it a lot easier. And you only pulling hair once.
Here is the limb shape.


Marking the cutout for hose spacing 1.250

Wedge pattern

Marking for wedge cutout

I drill before cutting the pieces apart.


This one prolly be slower than Roys   :biglaugh:
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Re: Something New
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2021, 10:28:48 AM »
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Re: Something New
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2021, 10:45:38 AM »
Yes, bring it on. :)

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Re: Something New
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2021, 10:57:10 AM »
Watching  :jumper: :thumbsup:
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Re: Something New
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2021, 11:08:20 AM »
So you won’t have to bend your wedge at glue up?
It’s milled with the curve in it?
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Re: Something New
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2021, 11:58:55 AM »
Cool project.  Im feeling inspired! :)

How long will the wedge be?
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Re: Something New
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2021, 12:05:59 PM »
Is it finished yet, Stickypops?

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Re: Something New
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2021, 01:23:50 PM »
Not yet Roy.
The part of the wedge that will be on the riser will be flat then the curve will take the shape of the front of limb as itapers to fade.
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Re: Something New
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2021, 01:53:39 PM »
Awesome! Thanks for doing a build along :thumbsup:

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Re: Something New
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2021, 05:11:04 PM »
Looking forward to it.  Build a longs are always fun and informative.

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Re: Something New
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2021, 09:05:50 AM »
Thanks for sharing...

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Re: Something New
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2021, 07:19:00 PM »
I got my wood stiffener chamber lids redone today a one half of the wedge jig ready also. Making the jig fit and sand until you get a good fit then the next ones should be easy.
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Re: Something New
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2021, 07:45:09 PM »
nice :thumbsup:
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Re: Something New
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2021, 04:18:34 AM »
Looks good, Mike.

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Re: Something New
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2021, 06:00:38 AM »
Interesting, but when grinding out curved wedges like that won’t you have cross grain in the wedge, unless the wood has grown in a curve?

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Re: Something New
« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2021, 09:45:58 AM »
Bue I think it is best to have the edge grain going from top to bottom-flat grain on the sides.. This piece is quarter sawen hard maple. Being between lams and glass will be fine I think.
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Re: Something New
« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2021, 10:02:41 AM »
Bue I think it is best to have the edge grain going from top to bottom-edge grain on the sides.. This piece is quarter sawen hard maple. Being between lams and glass will be fine I think.

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Re: Something New
« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2021, 05:14:43 PM »
I understand, very good. I must have gotten flat grain on my mind. :knothead:

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Re: Something New
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2021, 05:57:32 PM »
I understand that Bue.

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Re: Something New
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2021, 09:34:19 PM »
I had to edit that one I had edge grain twice.
How ya know about the memory thing Roy  :bigsmyl:
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