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  1. 17th January 08, 07:09 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by turpin View Post
    What width do you start out with to get the finath thickness? They're just so elegant.
    Width is about 7/16 inch, sanded down to about 3/8ths. A trued drill press is essential.
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    That looks really nice
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    That's some slick work there. It's time to go scavenge some south Texas mesquite.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheSp8 View Post
    That's some slick work there. It's time to go scavenge some south Texas mesquite.

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    Don't be afraid to pick up one with lots of bug holes and exterior dry rot. They have about an inch of sapwood around an extremely hard core. A 5 inch branch will yield about 4 scales 2 to 3 inches wide.
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    Very very nice! you may have said but where do get the Blades?
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    Very handsome work indeed - well done!
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    Once again you have been quite impressive with your handy work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robertson View Post
    Very very nice! you may have said but where do get the Blades?
    I have them made to my specifications and have been through about 3 different manufactureres/countries so far. I may make them available to others in the near future, so I can order larger numbers and reduce my costs.
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    The grain of that wood is simply beautiful. Anyone who has ever worked with and loved wood will agree
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    Quote Originally Posted by O'Neille View Post
    A trued drill press is essential.
    I was afraid of that.
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