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Looks darn near there!
Once you get it down I bet you can have a repeatable process. The development is labor intensive but once you are done you will be the only guy we know that can do it.
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So, I figured out how to make my process (somewhat) repeatable. I made a full set, glued them up, and made an arbitrary angled cut to see what it looks like. This is the end where I noticed imperfections (wavy/glue lines) but they will be cut away. I also put the original point in as a reference.
Looks like they are coming about nicely...
JV
JV
Just curious if there is any progress.
I happened to ask this question back in 2013, and Ryan is one of the people that answered. LOL!
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=318731
You can see I have been interested for a while.
I hope it is going well and I am hoping we get to see the results. :smile:
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I happened to ask this question back in 2013, and Ryan is one of the people that answered. LOL!
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=318731
You can see I have been interested for a while.
I hope it is going well and I am hoping we get to see the results. :smile:
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Funny you should ask. I was working on it this morning. I still need to bend one more set then I'll get brave enough to glue them into the forearm and there are still issues with that process with the way the bottom of the points inside of the forearm. I'll need to trim them so there is enough room.
Cool! :smile::smile::smile:
Exciting!
Yeah...I am a geek...:embarrassed2:
In the thread from 2013 the issue of adhesives was brought up. You had mentioned you had seen some of the old ones come apart.
I am assuming you would use a modern material specific adhesive for the veneer stack, something that bonds vinyl. AFAIK modern vinyl adhesives essentially "weld" the material together, which should lead to an excellent joining of the vinyl layers.
The issue then becomes creating a good bond between the vinyl and the wood. Which is something I could not even begin to make any assumptions about, except I think that would be the challenge for choosing the correct adhesive.
I assume some of the challenges you face are likely due to it being a restoration, like what you are talking about at the bottom of the points. You don't get the luxury of building the splice then turning it down to final dimensions. The materials are already at final dimension when you start so you have to work within those constraints. I assume that does make it more challenging in the assembly.
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Exciting!
Yeah...I am a geek...:embarrassed2:
In the thread from 2013 the issue of adhesives was brought up. You had mentioned you had seen some of the old ones come apart.
I am assuming you would use a modern material specific adhesive for the veneer stack, something that bonds vinyl. AFAIK modern vinyl adhesives essentially "weld" the material together, which should lead to an excellent joining of the vinyl layers.
The issue then becomes creating a good bond between the vinyl and the wood. Which is something I could not even begin to make any assumptions about, except I think that would be the challenge for choosing the correct adhesive.
I assume some of the challenges you face are likely due to it being a restoration, like what you are talking about at the bottom of the points. You don't get the luxury of building the splice then turning it down to final dimensions. The materials are already at final dimension when you start so you have to work within those constraints. I assume that does make it more challenging in the assembly.
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I actually explain this quite often. It is much easier to start from scratch than it is to repair. There are unique challenges which is what I love about it.
I think I can understand that, and it is as I assumed.
After looking at the pics of your work in the past I can see the fascination with the restoration work challenges. It is quite admirable.
I look forward to seeing more, particularly the results of the work you post in this thread.
You seem to be a specialist in unscrambling an egg. No small task.
Unscrambling an egg: Some say it can't be done. I beg to differ. It is only a matter of effort, dedication, time, materials, and know-how. :thumbup:
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Thanks for the update. By no means do I wish to rush you or mess with your process.
Perhaps your project shows us how much went into the original development of this type of veneer.
I wish you the best in finding your Zen moment to move forward. :thumbup:
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Perhaps your project shows us how much went into the original development of this type of veneer.
I wish you the best in finding your Zen moment to move forward. :thumbup:
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Tool post grinder maybe ? Warm the piece up first ? Just thoughts off the top of my flat head.
Dave
If the glue would hold, I wouldn't have any issues turning it. I've tried every glue I have in stock. Well, except CA but it would be near impossible to glue this much area without it kicking before I got it positioned.
