Something New

Crooked Stic · January 01, 2021, 10:24:36 AM

This will be a build along. Dont be getting in no hurry tho.

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

Roy from Pa · January 01, 2021, 10:28:48 AM

Buemaker · January 01, 2021, 10:45:38 AM

Yes, bring it on.

Mad Max · January 01, 2021, 10:57:10 AM

Watching

Mad Max · 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?

Longcruise · January 01, 2021, 11:58:55 AM

Cool project. Im feeling inspired!

How long will the wedge be?

Roy from Pa · January 01, 2021, 12:05:59 PM

Is it finished yet, Stickypops?

Crooked Stic · 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.
10.5 from the butt.

Flem · January 01, 2021, 01:53:39 PM

Awesome! Thanks for doing a build along

jess stuart · January 01, 2021, 05:11:04 PM

Looking forward to it. Build a longs are always fun and informative.

BO-R · January 02, 2021, 09:05:50 AM

Thanks for sharing...

Crooked Stic · 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.

Mad Max · January 04, 2021, 07:45:09 PM

nice

Roy from Pa · January 05, 2021, 04:18:34 AM

Looks good, Mike.

Buemaker · 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?

Crooked Stic · 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.

Mad Max · January 05, 2021, 10:02:41 AM

Quote from: Crooked Stic on January 05, 2021, 09:45:58 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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Buemaker · January 05, 2021, 05:14:43 PM

I understand, very good. I must have gotten flat grain on my mind.

Roy from Pa · January 05, 2021, 05:57:32 PM

I understand that Bue.

First thing that goes is the short term memory...

Crooked Stic · 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