For some reason, i decided to just go for a stem that might be difficult.
I am going to use delrin for a tenon but i already used loctite epoxy to put these accents together.
Will this be trouble when i attempt to drill to fit the delrin?
First time
First time
Hey guys! first post, first time attempting a hand cut stem.
For some reason, i decided to just go for a stem that might be difficult.
I am going to use delrin for a tenon but i already used loctite epoxy to put these accents together.
Will this be trouble when i attempt to drill to fit the delrin?
For some reason, i decided to just go for a stem that might be difficult.
I am going to use delrin for a tenon but i already used loctite epoxy to put these accents together.
Will this be trouble when i attempt to drill to fit the delrin?
Re: First time
As long as the delrin extends through the accents and into the main body of the stem you should be fine.
Re: First time
I am interested in your project. Please post pictures of you progress steps, it would be a great help.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
martin
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Rodneywt1180b
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Re: First time
1st post for me as well. I didn't realize I was actually registered until a couple days ago when I tried logging in just to see what would happen. It's ok though, I've found plenty to read here anyway.
It may be useful to clamp your blank in between a couple other small pieces of wood when you drill it. That should eliminate the risk of a piece popping loose as you drill the hole. As previously mentioned make your tenon long enough to go all the way through all the rings and into the stem. I'm also going to add my request for pictures.
I hope this helps,
Rodney
It may be useful to clamp your blank in between a couple other small pieces of wood when you drill it. That should eliminate the risk of a piece popping loose as you drill the hole. As previously mentioned make your tenon long enough to go all the way through all the rings and into the stem. I'm also going to add my request for pictures.
I hope this helps,
Rodney
Re: First time
Thanks guys! I will definitely post pictures very soon
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Jthompson1995
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Re: First time
If I might make a suggestion, you may find it better to face the main block of acrylic (or whatever the main material for your stem is), inserting the delrin tenon and drilling the air hole before gluing on the stem rings.
By gluing the rings on first, you run the risk of not getting a good seat of the stem to the shank if it is not drilled perfectly square. If your drilling setup is precisely square you should be ok but even a little angle may be noticeable in the end.
By gluing the rings on first, you run the risk of not getting a good seat of the stem to the shank if it is not drilled perfectly square. If your drilling setup is precisely square you should be ok but even a little angle may be noticeable in the end.
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Re: First time
Well the delrin ended up coming out of the stem while sanding because i couldnt push it all the way through when i was epoxying.
I will try Jthompson's method
I will try Jthompson's method
Re: First time
Be sure to make grooves both on the delrin and inside the mortise in the stem. Also, drill the delrin with a 1/16" bit first so the epoxy and air can escape when you push it in place.Cornelius wrote:Well the delrin ended up coming out of the stem while sanding because i couldnt push it all the way through when i was epoxying.
I will try Jthompson's method
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pipedreamer
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Re: First time
Have you read the section on stem work? Use of delrin for tenons? It will save a lot of time. Good luck.