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triton:
No problem fellas. My MK1 was a bit ropey, then I saw another using nice coach bolts and proper slotted holes at the adjustable end.
I have another method that the bowyer I'm working under uses. 2 pieces of wood about 2" wide, 3-4" long with a V cut up the middle of each and strips of sanding belt fixed long their length to cover and pushed into the 'V'. the pieces of wood are then joined with a couple of hinges so when you look at them end on, there's a square hole. shafts can be spun with the jig lightly gripped on the shaft, then run back and forth working more where more wood has to be removed.
youngbowyer:
I just got hold of a nice straight grained poplar board but sawing it out just takes too long. Is there any other way i can do this?
triton:
Is there a woodwork or joinery shop near enough? I can't get wet logs through my band saw, so I bung a few quid to a local joiners shop to put it through their resaw.
Is it yellow Poplar (Tulip wood)?
youngbowyer:
I dont know what kind of poplar it is but i can tell you a few of its characteristics
It is very dense
It has some purple spots on it
and a good straight grain.
The only thing that is near me is the lowes and the home depot but i dont think they do it so i might just rent a bandsaw.
YewArcher:
so sorry for the inconvinence.
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