I thought I'd share how my first ever build is coming (for those that are in the same boat as I am).
I've managed to do everything with a chisel & hammer, coping saw, and compass saw. Except the drilling (don't have a hand drill). So far it has gone fairly well. I haven't completely botched anything. Drilling the holes for the pegs was a bit scary (many rechecks of measurements) but it came out perfectly. The bolt groove is sized for 13mm shafts.
25" overall
2.75" thick at prod
3.00" thick at nut
2" thick at butt
1.875" wide at all points (thus far)
Dimensions for prod recess, bow irons slot, and nut recess made for use with Alchem's metal components.
Advice/questions/concerns/critique?
Cheers!
Brian
I've managed to do everything with a chisel & hammer, coping saw, and compass saw. Except the drilling (don't have a hand drill). So far it has gone fairly well. I haven't completely botched anything. Drilling the holes for the pegs was a bit scary (many rechecks of measurements) but it came out perfectly. The bolt groove is sized for 13mm shafts.
25" overall
2.75" thick at prod
3.00" thick at nut
2" thick at butt
1.875" wide at all points (thus far)
Dimensions for prod recess, bow irons slot, and nut recess made for use with Alchem's metal components.
Advice/questions/concerns/critique?
Cheers!
Brian