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Offline Spotted Dog

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Fun learning.
« on: May 28, 2015, 10:22:35 am »
I split out the post oak I have . Started playing with a small piece. 41" long 1 1/8 at handle, down to 1/2 "
tapered tips. Steaming some set in handle.  Now I am ignorant on heat treating. How do you do that ?
I will make this one for my grandson. He's 9.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Fun learning.
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2015, 12:19:55 pm »
Starting at the handle turn your heat gun on high and hold it in one spot about 3-4" away from the belly. As that spot darkens (usually 60-90 seconds) slowly move along until your at the tip. Just that simple. Id clamp it down as you go so it doesn't twist up or move.
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: Fun learning.
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2015, 12:32:03 pm »
start some music or something to occupy your mind first cause you will be sitting there a good long time!
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Offline alwayslookin

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Re: Fun learning.
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2015, 12:49:42 pm »
Spotted dog have you used post oak before? If so how do you like it? I have some oak at my house that is very similar in characteristics but haven't used it yet.
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Offline Spotted Dog

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Re: Fun learning.
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2015, 01:05:49 pm »
 This is my first time. I like it , easy to work. It takes set easy, but backs some power.
The dust irritates my eyes, but so does osage .   Got to keep a sharp saw blade cause it likes to wander
as cutting.
Thanks on the tip. Maybe some Mountain Mississippi  Queen.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2015, 01:33:23 pm »
We used to jam that song, one of my faves to play. More cow bell!
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Fun learning.
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2015, 03:32:06 pm »
I gotta have more cow bell
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