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white ash build along (finally done( this time for real))

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Elktracker:
Fish I dont know if you have seen this but you may want to take a look kinda cool build http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/43052 notice the size of this piece of wood as its being tillered :o

DEllis:
Looking good. Take it slow and easy, you'll get it :)
Darcy

fishfinder401:
did a little more tillering before dinner ;Di also have a picture of the back profile,
by the way, what would you guys suggest for a finish, i was reading and saw something on shellac, and i want to try it, but not sure where to get, or how well it would work ???
thanks noel

Elktracker:
fish I think the first thing you need to consintrate on is getting those limbs bending with an even arc and both limbs bending even then get that hog on a short string. I have never used shellac so I cant give ya any info on that except you can get it at most hardware paint sections but the finish is a long ways off and as others have said take one thing at a time as you have a ways before a finish will be applied . It looks like the right limb still has a small hinge in it from what I can see ??? so correct that first then make sure both limbs are pulling even. Are you pulling from the center of the string in the last pic? might just look off because of the angle that the picture was taken ??? I am sure someone with a better eye will weigh in here soon.

Ian.:
Thats looking better, I don't know what your plan of action is but if it was me I would leave the tips alone until its braced now just remove a little from the right side of the centre.

Ash needs a water proof finish shellac is good, you can get plastic coat spray cans that work but it depends if you want to go a bit more traditional.

Well done keep it up

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