Combs from scrap

[rbdoby]

Is there really such a thing as "scrap wood"? Here's a couple of combs made from "scrap" Padauk and Hard Maple. 7" long x 2' tall x 1/4" thick. Grain of the maple runs with the length of the teeth. Padauk is glued with a tongue and groove joint to make the comb more rigid. I've included a .pdf of the pattern I made.

How small of a piece of scrap do you need to keep?

I have also placed some more pictures of the bent wood box I made in my photo gallery. More details of the joints and jigs used to make the box.

Rick Doby

 

[michaelgarner]

that is one sweet project. Great job friend. :icon_thum

 

[DaveO]

Those are very cool. I believe that I have seen it all...wooden combs, what a great idea. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Dave

 

[DaveO]

Please put your PDF plan into the download library, I would love to be able to refer back to it in the future :icon_thum

Dave

 

[dozer]

Very cool I really like the combs even thought I personally have no need for a comb I might have to try to make one for the fun of it.

 

[jeff...]

Neat, wow is all I can say...

 

[cpowell]

Wow, great idea Rick. Those are too cool.

Chuck

 

[sapwood]

Dang Rick, those look great!

Did you sand between each of the prongs? They cuts are so smoooooth :eusa_clap

Roger

 

[Ray Martin]

Rick,

The combs are beautiful. I think I'd be afraid to do anything but put them on display. You don't actually use these do you?

Ray

 

[rbdoby]

Roger,

Ya, it doesn't take long. Lock them in a vise and use a strip of 150 grit holding the ends of the strip. It rounds the edges as you sand out the saw marks.

Rick Doby

 

[rbdoby]

Ray,

They are meant to be used. I've been told that they do not create static like a plastic comb.

Rick Doby