The stem was built up from laminations, not ideal but i could not at the time source large sections for the various parts. In the end they are probably a bit oversized. I should have created a drawing on paper which would have given me a better feel for the correct proportions for the stem, stem knee and gripe.
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| Laminating up some Iroko with resorcinol adhesive |
Working on my own the resorcinal adhesive was a bit of a nightmare. Germany can get pretty warm in the summer and the adhesive has to be spread quickly and the mating faces brought together quickly to ensure the adhesive does not start to loose its moisture.
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| Running the laminatins through the thicknesser. |
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This is the kind of work that makes the project enjoyable. Shaping these bits of timber is great fun and once the curves are fair, immensely satisfying.
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| Starting to get the feel of the finished article. |
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The saw kerfs between the pencil lines on the face and the rabbet give something to aim for when planing and shaping.
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