Main Discussion Area > Bows
Very first stave attempt...
bentstick54:
I agree with Bjrogg about #2. I chased a ring on a 62” Osage stave today that is thin ringed and I find it easiest to chase a ring with a draw knife for 4” to 6” then remove any residual early wood with a scraper, then do another 4”to 6”.
bjrogg:
--- Quote from: bentstick54 on May 04, 2024, 11:37:00 pm ---I agree with Bjrogg about #2. I chased a ring on a 62” Osage stave today that is thin ringed and I find it easiest to chase a ring with a draw knife for 4” to 6” then remove any residual early wood with a scraper, then do another 4”to 6”.
--- End quote ---
That’s exactly how I do it. Always cleaning up with scraper so I don’t get lost.
Bjrogg
TimBo:
How thick is the side there? It looks like it might have a pie shaped top back to belly profile still, in which case you will need to flatten the sides a bit, so you may end up getting closer to the crack.
Pat B:
Those drying cracks(checks ) shouldn't be a problem, just fill them with superglue and keep going.
Jake Spoon:
Today I filled the cracks with superglue and made some more progress chasing the ring. I almost finished, except for working around the knots and cleaning up some of the early wood.
I wasn't exactly sure how to tackle the knots in the best way. I was reading about it and I watched Clay Hayes's video where he left some wood over the knots and returned to remove it later. I have been doing that here.
TimBo: the side is about 2 inches thick where that crack is.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version