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Holmegaard build along
adb:
After all the cutting is done, I can see how the stave bends. How much belly wood to remove is something I've learned with experience. With osage & hickory, I know it's going to be a very strong combination, and removing 3/8" is no problem. Right off the saw, this stave is almost floor tillered!!
Unfortunately, that's it for today. The lovely lady standing behind me is my Mother. Yesterday was her 69th B'day, and she's come to our home (from a couple hours drive away) to go out tonight for a family dinner. So, time to be a host!!
I'm very pleased thus far. Things are going well. These are two really nice pieces of wood... staright grained. Hopefully, tomorrow, I can start the fun part... tillering!! From here on, no more power tools. It'll be hand tools only, to the end. Usually from this point, I'll round most of the edges, to reduce my chances up picking up slivers, starting with the hickory back.
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Ghost Dog:
Oh yea, it is starting to look like a bow! Very cool.
adb:
Hey, Bob
Yes, it's actually starting to look like a bow!! Bending a bit, too!! The fun part is coming.
DanaM:
Your mom looks totally impressed ;) ;D
adb:
Yah! She kinda looks like she's expecting an explosion! My Mom is a great Lady. She's very full of life, and outgoing... a really happy person. Not serious like the expression she has on behind me! She doesn't have much interest in bow building! She's waiting for me to take her furniture shopping! Gotta go!
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