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Offline GlisGlis

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Re: Billet Splices
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2024, 01:01:00 pm »
Here's how I Z-splice my billets.   I just did about 80 splices using this jig, it took 4-5 days to complete.   

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Offline Muskyman

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Re: Billet Splices
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2024, 07:05:49 pm »
That is a bunch of yew. I’m envious of your stash..

Offline Walski

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Re: Billet Splices
« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2024, 07:54:47 pm »
I purchased a bunch of yew staves and billets from a company that went out of business.   I Z-spliced a couple at a time but, each time I had to relearn the setup, so that's why I did the lot at one time.   The jig is set for 1 1/4” but, you can change it by modifying the block sizes.    I resized these photos which made them look distorted, the Z-splices are 3 1/2” long.   The block on the far left is fixed to the sled which is your first cut, you add the second block for the second cut and then the third block.   
I'll send a photo of the jig with a billet attached so you'll get the idea.
I hope this answers your questions.

Offline Gordon

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Re: Billet Splices
« Reply #18 on: January 26, 2024, 11:30:28 am »
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JMO, but the angles of those splices look pretty wide to me. Seems most of the glue lines will be removed in shaping the handle...

I agree, the angle of the splice doesn't leave a lot of surface area for the glue to hold. I would be nervous using a splice like that.
Gordon