Thanks to Keenan,a member here, I was able to go out and chase rings on some osage today for the first time in over 3 years. Nothing hurts buy my fingers....lol....all 4 blisters....lol. It was a real treat for me to be able to do this again. I have to teach myself all over on the usage of the draw knife, but after 3 billets and one full length stave, things are looking better. Thank you so much Keenan. You don't know what that Stave Master meant for me, just to be able to work on staves again. I will get some pictures tomorrow of the stave master, the results and a huge pile of shavings........Thanks again Keenan.
Stringstretcher, I got one and you are right they are the cat's meow!
I would have not been able to do it with out it Stiks. It is simply awesome.
How about a picture?
Here's pic of mine Hope you don't mind me posting it StringStretcher
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/242.jpg)
Just so everyone knows Keenan has a patent on this baby
How much do they cost?
I'll get that info and send it to you Tenbrook.
Not at all Stiks. Thanks for posting the picture. This is the ticket I am telling you.
I can't believe Keenan did not put carp skin on the seat:)
Give him time Roy...give him time.
Nice design on the stavemaster.
Thanks everyone. And thank you Charlie. I am so glad to hear you are able to work staves again. After four back surgeries I couldn't handle standing at a vice scraping at all. Now the main problem that I have is falling asleep, when I take a brake from scraping. LOL
Roy you are awesome, you have given me an idea! Carp skin seats. Or even better yet I could make a custom order special for you that has a Sturgeon skin seat and I'll leave the sharp barbs right down the center.....LOL
Kris Glad you are liking it so well. Nice pic
I send you a bill for advertising later Keenan :D
:D :D :D And will the bill say something like X number of yew staves. :eek: LOL
Looking forward to adding this little beauty to my shop! :thumbsup:
Here is a little work while using Keenan's Stave Master
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(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/stavemaster018.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/stavemaster014.jpg)