Popular Woodworking 2004-08 № 142, страница 38
Smooth all the paddle's edges with a block plane. If any lines don't look fair to you, planing can make them so. hard to find. Therefore, they've fallen into disuse - many craftsmen have become frustrated having used bad ones. You will need a spokeshave with a slight curve to the sole, not a flat one. Some of the best ones are the traditional wood-handled types with a blade flat to the sole, sometimes called razor-type spokeshaves. Another useful spokeshave has a concave sole, which makes it ideal for rounding the shaft of the paddle. Defining the Paddle's Shape It is important that the shaft be rounded last because as long as it remains square, you can capture it in the bench vise as you shape both ends of your paddle. When the silhouette is fair and smooth, trace a centerline on the edge of the blank all around your paddle. Next, trace lines on the edge to show the 3/s" blade thickness, the octagonal edges of the shaft and the location and depth of the cut for the saw kerf at the grip. The profile view on page 35 gives you these lines. The photo below left shows me tracing a centerline using the woodworker's method - a pencil held effectively between the fingers. If you haven't done this before, give it some practice. It is a great time-saving tip that shows off your skill as a craftsman. See page 40 for more details. Thin the blade to 3/s" using the drawknife to rough it out and plane it smooth. Burke leaves the tip of the blade about 5/s" thick, Using your pencil held as shown, trace a centerline on all edges. Use a drawknife to rough the blade to thickness. Bevel the edges first as shown, then take down the center. It may be tough using this tool, so try to hold it the way the photo shows. This should ease the struggle a bit. 36 Popular Woodworking August 2004 |
