53 days ago
by Blake |
6 comments »
Finally I have the first set of arches glued and clamped in the bending form. I have only made the arches for the hall table so far. Once I finish it I will go back and do the coffee table.
Since I only made one form for each shape I did it in two stages. I glued the first two arches yesterday and just got the identical (“opposing”) set in the forms tonight.
I used my Thin-Strip Jig to cut the bending strips. That was very repetitive work for a while. I cut all the strips fo...
Read this entry »
273 days ago
by Hibernicvs |
4 comments »
Okay, here’s my best shot. I tried to use “sketch up,” but I figured that, combined with tax time (I’m a CPA) the frustration was too much. I hand-drew my idea from a sketch I made during singing practice a few weeks ago, while listening to the Basses and Baritones (or, if you want an inside joke, the Third and Fourth Tenors) screw up their parts while the director tore out what little hair he has left. Of course, I did this while watching some weird Sherlock Holmes...
Read this entry »
504 days ago
by Bob Babcock |
9 comments »
We should be paddling these next weekend at Lime Rock . My brother is going to be racing over the weekend in his Peyote MKII in the Rolex Vintage Festival. It should be a great time.
Here are the finished paddles….actually I still need to varnish them but they shouldn’t change much. The one on the right is the 2nd one. Much lighter than the 1st and likely to be the one my brother chooses.
Blade fronts…I really like #2…I hope it performs well with the rolled edge....
Read this entry »
509 days ago
by Bob Babcock |
6 comments »
I completed the other paddle this weekend. Both are all done exept for the finishing. I’ve decided against doing any fiberglassing. I’m planning on using the West Systems epoxy with the 207 hardener and then 3 coats of Epifanes varnish. I’m going to wait for the warmer drier weather later in the week. I’ve noticed big differences in the epoxy finish depending on the weather.
I didn’t take as many pictures of the process on this one…basically the same as ...
Read this entry »
516 days ago
by Bob Babcock |
6 comments »
I started #2 today. This one I’m shooting for better performance. I’m only using five 1/4” laminations this time instead of six and only one is mahogany instead of two. No lyptus in the handle this time either. The difference in weight is very noticable already.
Carving out the shark for the inlay
Dry fit.
The splines for the blade.
I book matched the front and rear blade faces. The front is going to be cedar, the rear mahogany. The light cedar front will have a ...
Read this entry »
520 days ago
by Bob Babcock |
11 comments »
A couple of pictures of glueing up the edges from last night and then todays lunch break. I didn’t even eat I want to finish this so bad.
Spooky night operation.
Edges glued up
Lunch break today.
The drawknife lets me remove material fast. Gotta be careful though, real easy to take too much.
It also can take a almost paper thin shaving.
After some sanding
and some more….the back
This little 3M sanding pad with their new sandpaper works really well.
I cam...
Read this entry »
522 days ago
by Bob Babcock |
14 comments »
My older brother loves water sports. Lately he has taken up SUP (standup paddleboarding) because it is easier on old geezers like himself. I say that with the greatest respect….I hope I can be half as active as he is when I’m 60+. It is basically a very large surf board with a paddle and (you gueesed it) you stand up the whole time. It’s great exercise, easier to catch waves and if no waves…just fun to paddle. If you are interested my brother has a great blog for begin...
Read this entry »
