Ironwood - Hophornbeam

tghsmith

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I'm looking for a billet 2.5" x 3" x 30" of hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana I know this is on the large size.. thanks for any help..
 

Hmerkle

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Hank
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Steve,
I might be interested - do you have any that is 6/4 or 8/4?
I want to turn chisel handles...
 

tghsmith

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very good sir, thank you for all your efforts, it sounds like a very good chance at the correct billet for this medieval reproduction.. not the first one I've made , but do want to take this one to a higher level.
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Hmerkle

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very good sir, thank you for all your efforts, it sounds like a very good chance at the correct billet for this medieval reproduction.. not the first one I've made , but do want to take this one to a higher level.View attachment 200830
Is that a crossbow TGHS? (VERY COOL!)
 

tghsmith

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high tech of 1480,, horn and sinew composite bow,, 2 axis trigger mechanism,, bone and carved antler features.. some very good high res photos of this bow came out recently and even an X-ray of the lock mech,, I did dig into my antler stash and had some sections thick and solid enough to make the lock "nut" and bearing block it rides against..
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Hmerkle

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Well, I hope Steve has some that will work for you - can't wait to see your version!
 

tghsmith

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the high res photos allowed me to define the sections of the antler,, I drew the outlines and made several copies for "doodle" sheets to work on carving plans,, will have to include some 2021 imagery.. some photos of a steel bowed one I made a few years back,, the modern hex nuts have been replaced with period correct square ones, The bow was purchased but the rest of the metalwork was
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self made
 
My ironwood turns out to be 2 1/8" thick not 10/4. Let me know if you want it. My moisture meter was on the fritz but it was just a faulty battery. I will check the moisture content if you want me to.
 
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