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(pink)MIST
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Hows that next stock doing pink? I'm keen to see that. I had a shoot with mine at 643 on sunday and it's good, really pleased with how it feels.
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Shaqa
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Probably look at carved wall hangings
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The exposed end grain wasn't much of an issue once I started oiling and sanding, using a mirotone finishing oil which hardens followed by 500-600 grit w&d paper .
Knowing what that stuff works like and the fact is was getting lacquered left the material choices quite open . The 90degree opposing grains also adds a heap of strength, not that I'm planning on bashing it around much :) The cedar does have really nice grain, and has already broken 3 blades :) it's quite dense..... What's your next one going to be shaqa? |
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That cedar looks pretty nice grained wood.
As far as the laminate stock is concerned that looks nice as well, but I was advised against using laminated plywood as the successive layers are at 90 degree to each other and that exposes too much end grain. I used a laminated pine beam when I made mine. I think yours has more contrast between layers though. |
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Aged brown cedar. It's gotta be some of the best for figure or grain patterns, it is a hardwood, but being as dry as this is it's also very light. Smells great to work with to :)
Once it's made, and the action fitted, it should be slightly nose heavy, but with a hook that'll work great. Or the butt can be drilled/routered out and lead added to bring the balance point rearward. And so it begins....... |
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Yea nice, can't beat real wood. What type of wood is it?
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