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Offline Olanigw (Pekane)

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Practice straightening tomato stakes
« on: March 30, 2013, 12:43:18 pm »
I was finally able to track down some tomato stakes at a local garden store.

The only downside is they're stained green with something.  Not exactly thrilling, but I figured I need something to start with or I'd end up never getting started.

So here ya go!

I burned my fingers, so I whittled  this arrow wrench out of elm for the tight kinks.



Used the coil burner on my electric stove for heat.  When it warms up a little more and I don't have to keep an eye on my daughter, I will be using a small charcoal oven outside, or a heat gun inside when it's wet.

The end result.  still needs some work, but not bad for 20 minutes.

« Last Edit: April 08, 2013, 09:18:39 pm by Pekane »
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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2013, 02:14:48 pm »
There you go.  Nothing like working with that cane is there.

Offline agd68

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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2013, 09:36:57 am »
You can get some pretty decent arrows from garden stakes.
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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2013, 10:14:39 am »
If you haven't already, check out Tenbrooks tutorial on Home Depot stakes/arrows above in the sticky section. Looks like you did well with that one! You could probably remove a lot of the dye/paint if it bothers you.

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Offline Olanigw (Pekane)

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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2013, 09:07:02 pm »
Yes, it was actually Tenbrook's tutorial that infected me with the bug!

Most of the dye rubbed off when I was twirling it between my fingers over the electric coil.  I'm sure I could rub it all off if i tried, but since these are mostly practice I'm not too worried about it.  If they end up being spined right I'll sand and seal and hope I can find them when I miss.
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Offline Thesquirrelslinger

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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2013, 04:41:26 pm »
Yes, it was actually Tenbrook's tutorial that infected me with the bug!

Most of the dye rubbed off when I was twirling it between my fingers over the electric coil.  I'm sure I could rub it all off if i tried, but since these are mostly practice I'm not too worried about it.  If they end up being spined right I'll sand and seal and hope I can find them when I miss.
Get it wet, man. I have problems when I get those things wet...
If they are dyed the same as mine, then water will help remove the dye. if it is paint, I cannot help you.
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Offline Olanigw (Pekane)

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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2013, 09:21:59 pm »
Update:

Slinger, the water did okay and some rubbing alcohol took care of the rest.

I've got the 5 on the left that aren't perfect, but darn close, and the 2 on the right that need a bit more work.

I went back to doing it by hand and wore gloves.  The arrow wrench requires a fine touch to avoid over bending, and I'm a neanderthal.

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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2013, 07:43:42 am »
Looks like you're ready to fletch and put points on :)


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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2013, 08:44:59 am »
Looking really good.

Offline Thesquirrelslinger

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Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2013, 02:26:28 am »
Looks great.... I do not usually do more than rudimentary straightening.... I am a naturally lazy person....
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