Re: Tutorial for accent rings in stems.
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:41 pm
I generally cut my integral tenons a 1/16" over, put the rings on with epoxy, use an ebonite ring as the last ring, and then cut my tenon to 5/16". I think the seam between the ebonite ring and the tenon is more invisible that way, since it is lost in the small radius between tenon and shank face.
Using your method, that is not a consideration, so I don't really think it would make a great deal of difference whether you have your rings in direct contact with the Delrin or not. You might like having that extra ring visible on the stem face, and perhaps the joint would look better, but I don't think there are significant mechanical advantages either way.
DocAitch
Using your method, that is not a consideration, so I don't really think it would make a great deal of difference whether you have your rings in direct contact with the Delrin or not. You might like having that extra ring visible on the stem face, and perhaps the joint would look better, but I don't think there are significant mechanical advantages either way.
DocAitch