The cracks in the wood have increased in size. This does not bother me, either from an aesthetic or functional point of view. Many antique clubs have cracks as well, and they swing just fine. The wood is not being used in a load bearing application, so the stresses on the wood are minimal, and I don't expect the clubs to fall apart in use. I won't bother filling the cracks when the clubs are complete. The cracks will give them instant cred! Primitive appeal! The only exception to this will be cracks in the handle area, because here the cracks may pinch my skin and make the clubs uncomfortable to hold and swing.
I spent the morning updating the section on meels. I am making 4 sets of meels, and it appears that all 4 sets will be completed within the same time frame. The reason for this is that I want meels ranging in weight from 2.5 kg to 6.5 kg, and it is difficult knowing what the weights are going to be while making the meels. So I have to keep my options open, and do the final trimming once all 4 sets have been shaped.
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AuthorMy name is Andreas Vogelsang. This year (2014) I will be 60 years old. I live in Durban, South Africa. Archives
September 2015
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