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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Little trick
« on: August 07, 2023, 08:38:16 am »
As we know most lateral moves are difficult to get much movement and generally don't hold as we want them to. I fought this blank more than I should have and tried heating the limbs up twice. The tips are still 4" plus off center. They started about 8" off center. I remedied the situation by doing what these pics show. The wedge is about a 1/4" at the thickest point. 

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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2023, 09:49:36 am »
Wow. I never would have thought that would work.  That’s awesome.  I may have to give that a try.  I’ve got a wonky piece of wood that may be a candidate for this. 
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2023, 10:09:32 am »
Dave, I drilled a hole at the end of the cut. Hoping it wouldn't go farther as I tapped the wedge in. I grabbed it in my vice just past the hole hoping it would also help. It worked great and didn't split out.
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Offline Will B

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Re: Little trick
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2023, 11:26:04 am »
Now that’s a really interesting trick!  Thanks for sharing Chris
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Little trick
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2023, 11:57:21 am »
Interesting, Pearlie. Let us know how it works out.
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Re: Little trick
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2023, 03:00:33 pm »
Nice clamps too.
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Re: Little trick
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2023, 08:08:27 pm »
That’s thinking out of the box. Gonna have to remember that one.

I’m thinking your precautions to keep it from splitting out were a good thing. I can certainly see how that could continue further than wanted.

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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Little trick
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2023, 11:40:29 pm »
Good idea drilling the hole at the end of the saw cut. Rather than focusing all the strain in one tiny spot, the round hole spreads the strain across the circumference of the hole. This is often done in leatherwork when you have to make a slit that bears pressure. We do this in the jesses used in falconry where we attach the swivels or clasps to prevent the leather tearing out.
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Re: Little trick
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2023, 04:00:36 am »
Great experiment!
To be honest it scares me bad
it looks like a billets junction with a reduced contact area (no dovetail) and a greater angle of cut.
Yes. It terrifies me
Be very cautious at bending time
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Little trick
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2023, 07:51:31 am »
I have used a Z splice to align the limbs and take the dogleg out as well as remove most of the twist from one limb.
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Re: Little trick
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2023, 07:56:41 am »
I added a 1/4 sawn cap last night. Although, I don't believe it was going anywhere. Now, I know its not going anywhere. 
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Re: Little trick
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2023, 12:20:46 pm »
Quote from: Eric Krewson on August 08, 2023, 07:51:31 am
I have used a Z splice to align the limbs and take the dogleg out as well as remove most of the twist from one limb.

Another great idea. 
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Offline Weird dude with a bow

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Re: Little trick
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2023, 04:24:35 am »
I also use this technique to take off too much reflex or deflex in the handle, but never tried for lateral bend! thank for sharing
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Offline Juan Ant. Espinosa

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Re: Little trick
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2023, 05:26:35 am »
Nice!
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Re: Little trick
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2023, 07:11:07 am »
Awesome idea bud
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