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chrysagon200 replied to the topic Re: small project help in the forums.
Once I have the wedge of 20 degrees. I will place a pattern on the wedge and cut a half circle body pattern on it like in this picture. my wedge will not be as long as the one in the picture.
www.cincinnatiearlymusic.com/medieval_lute/wedge.jpg
www.cincinnatiearlymusic.com/medieval_lute/wedge_cutting.jpg
I can then either make 8 more wedges and have a full body mold once glued together, or just use the single wedge once pattern is cut to use a a pattern for the 9 ribs of the instrument.
thus the logic is 9(wedges) x 20 (degrees) = 180 ( glued together) and I will have the half circle mold, or instrument body bowl. The mold is use to pin down the ribs on top of it.
I made a sled for my Bandsaw and my Tablesaw today. So.. if I tilt my tablesaw blade to 20 degrees, or my bandsaw and cut the 10x4x2 (LxHxW) board length wise (bottom right to top left). I'll have a long 20 degrees wedge? correct?
Thanks
Terry
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www.cincinnatiearlymusic.com/medieval_lute/wedge.jpg
www.cincinnatiearlymusic.com/medieval_lute/wedge_cutting.jpg
I can then either make 8 more wedges and have a full body mold once glued together, or just use the single wedge once pattern is cut to use a a pattern for the 9 ribs of the instrument.
thus the logic is 9(wedges) x 20 (degrees) = 180 ( glued together) and I will have the half circle mold, or instrument body bowl. The mold is use to pin down the ribs on top of it.
I made a sled for my Bandsaw and my Tablesaw today. So.. if I tilt my tablesaw blade to 20 degrees, or my bandsaw and cut the 10x4x2 (LxHxW) board length wise (bottom right to top left). I'll have a long 20 degrees wedge? correct?
Thanks
Terry
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01:38 AM
2 days ago
I liked the idea of using the bandsaw, but I'm not sure if you need this wedge to be finished of if it can be a bit rough?. Also, is this part of the instrument or something to help make the instrument, and how many do you need to make?
I'm wondering if it is possible to cut this wedge from a larger piece or wood, then cut the wedge from that larger piece of wood. Sometimes that is an alternative.
Let us know how you are making out Terry
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Colin
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I'm wondering if it is possible to cut this wedge from a larger piece or wood, then cut the wedge from that larger piece of wood. Sometimes that is an alternative.
Let us know how you are making out Terry
Thanks
Colin
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09:38 PM
3 days ago
maybe dan has found your solution in wood mag, but if not, you might have to make your own custom jig for this
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10:27 PM
paulmann created a blog entry Where do I start?...
I am in that "transition" stage and at (I'll just say, late 50's) want to go after something I've always wanted, to learn to do woodworking and make a living. I'm tired of corporate life and want to make a change. I live in Atlanta and am trying to find a school, or shop to hire me as an apprentice or what ever suggestions someone can offer to me to help get me out of this transition stage and into what I really want to do for the rest of my life. I've always tinkered with woodworking and want to make that jump.
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Paul
12:51 PM
4 days ago
5 days ago
chrysagon200 replied to the topic Re: small project help in the forums.
I do have a "14" Bandsaw. I read somewhere that it was hard to get long straight cuts on bandsaws using jigs? the saw has a natural curving of the cut it seems. I have learned through practice that finding the right angle gets you a straight cut.
Great information guys.. Thanks.. I'll have to go find a pattern for the "cut-off" sled.
I will post pictures of the build, once I get started.
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Great information guys.. Thanks.. I'll have to go find a pattern for the "cut-off" sled.
I will post pictures of the build, once I get started.
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03:00 AM
6 days ago
Terry,
You did not mention if you own a band saw. This would be the easiest and safest way to cut wedges. The cutoff sled is quite simple and would enable you to make identical wedges each time. Simple cut the shape and size of your wedge into the sled that will ride right up to the blade. Insert the piece you are cutting into the slot and slide past the blade. Your wedge will be cut quickly and safely and uniformly. If you do not have a band saw, then you can make this same type sled for your table saw. I think this is the safest method and the one that will give you the greatest repeated accuracy.
Just a thought,
Dan
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You did not mention if you own a band saw. This would be the easiest and safest way to cut wedges. The cutoff sled is quite simple and would enable you to make identical wedges each time. Simple cut the shape and size of your wedge into the sled that will ride right up to the blade. Insert the piece you are cutting into the slot and slide past the blade. Your wedge will be cut quickly and safely and uniformly. If you do not have a band saw, then you can make this same type sled for your table saw. I think this is the safest method and the one that will give you the greatest repeated accuracy.
Just a thought,
Dan
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09:51 PM
chrysagon200 created a new topic small project help in the forums.
Greetings
I need to make some wooden wedges for a lute instruments I intend to try and build myself. So I will start with a block of wood 6x2x4 LxWxH of soft pine. I will have to cut a 20 degree wedge form it.
What will be easier to use? A "10" table saw or a "12" miter saw? safer one? I will be making these in the future often I guess. Maybe a jig of some sort is needed?
Terry
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I need to make some wooden wedges for a lute instruments I intend to try and build myself. So I will start with a block of wood 6x2x4 LxWxH of soft pine. I will have to cut a 20 degree wedge form it.
What will be easier to use? A "10" table saw or a "12" miter saw? safer one? I will be making these in the future often I guess. Maybe a jig of some sort is needed?
Terry
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05:26 AM
1 week ago
armstrong44 created a new topic Wood Lathe Boring in the forums.
I just watched a you-tube video of Charles Neal boring a hole with a forstner bit into the end grain of what looked like a 4x4 that he would later turn for part of a bed post. Can anyone tell me how one sets it into the lathe for turning with a 1" hole in the center of one end?
Thanks!
Terry
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Terry
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Feb 16
RTexascwby added 2 new photos in From the Southern Star Ranch woodshop album
Tea Cart is made from cherry and is now about 10 years old. The clock is solid walnut with electronic clockworks using Westminster chimes.
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