A new project(more new pics)

[DanaM]

Yankee yer right about the goosebumps, Gordon Lightfoot never expected that song to be hit it was
my understanding is it was more of a filler on the album. I keep meaning to get to Whitefish Point to
the shipwreck museum to see the bell but never seem to make it.

[GregB]

That's my favorite song of his...

[DCM]

Nice job. 

I didn't catch the width?

I love to see elm bend.  For as light as it is, it's freaking tough as nails.

[DanaM]

Thanks DCM this is my first elm and I can't believe how tough it is, I managed to crush the back in
one spot while take some twist out, I violated the grain some generally abused it and its holding together fine.
BTW its 1.5" wide at the handle. Will be post some pics of it soon have to get the finish on. Maybe tonight.

[Texas Pete]

Thats what I'm thinking Paul this won't be easy and to think I have nice striaght staves to work with

Aawww its easier than you think.  A steamer made out of 4 inch PVC pipe and a metal gas cam makes things easier


Texas Pete

[George Tsoukalas]

Very nice work, Dana. You did a great job. Jawge

[DanaM]

Thanks Jawge, I still need to get finished pics up, been busy.

[Keenan]

 Looking great Dana, I like the character. I've been working a little elm lately and definaltely learning some things about it.  Can't wait to see this one finished.   Keenan

[John K]

Dana, When you where straitening that elm would you clamp it to something until it cooled 

[DanaM]

Yup except when I was taking twist out then I used a 14" cresent wrench and hung a weight offin it, but make sure ya pad the jaws with thick leather or something. I didn't and dented the back But its holding together. Whoever says elm is second class wood is nuts its tough stuff

[John K]

Thanks Dana, thats what i'll try 

[cowboy]

I'll second that using some kind of pad under the crescent wrench - that hot wood is like soft clay or something to that affect .

[Justin Snyder]

Dana, I have several bows with little circles from the C-clamps being tightened when it was hot.  It shoots great still so I just don't care enough to worry about it.  Justin

[PK]

Dana ya take great pics too. where are the Ice sickles. I don't like cali anymore.