Good stuff thanks!
What size ID decorative rings are you using at that Joint? Do you pre build the ring pack in a jig first so they don't fall into the tight spaced glue grooves? What type of glue are you using with the cores?
On a semi related note I'm interested in how or whether folks pre build ring packs up. I saw Bob Dz's video on youtube how he does it and it looks pretty good. I know some use the core itself as the jig and face the outer ring before attaching the parts. Maybe this should be a separate thread or has been discussed already I haven't found much in a search.
Thanks,
JC
Hi John
Two great parts about using a 7/8x9 split die as opposed to a 3/4" is, I have control over the dept of the grooves. It really doesn't take much to achieve the job. Secondly, it only takes about 5 seconds to thread the dowell whether it 15 inches for a forearm or 19 inches for a handle. I like the forearms 14 inches when cutting points so the cutter doesn't run out and I still have a cavity in the Vee groove for epoxy. It gets cut off later.
I left the glue for the core out on purpose to avoid the can of worms but with my tolerances, I can use whatever glue I choose.
Gorilla glue.... YOU DO NOT NEED WATER!
Wood has moisture, it is plenty to activate the glue.
Epoxy
I do not use 5 minute epoxy for anything. I don't like it or anything about it. That's my preference but I do not condemn those who like it. I don't judge.
I'm a West system 205, 206 and 207 guy. If I use it on cores, I mix 403 or 404 powder with it. It adds density to the epoxy which eliminates the possibility of a buzz if the wood has soft spots which can absorb the epoxy and leave a dry spot.
I don't do the ring packs. I build as I go one by one.
Hope this helps.