I recently finished this take on the Mad Hatter. Inspired by an article in Australian Wood Review. The size is ex 260(L)x250x150 and the timber is, I think, Acacia Dealbata.
I had a number of issues with breakages on the short grain sections, losing both hands and one leg at different stages. I found it quite frustrating to be totally aware that I needed to be careful in those areas only to have a momentary lapse in concentration, push too hard and snap. I hate that sound!.
By the time I got to the raised leg I decided I would try to gain extra strength by pushing a dowel up from foot to hip.
Beyond not allowing breakages to happen in the first place how do you guys doing this commercially deal with this issue? I assume you don't just ditch the piece and start again.
Constructive criticism and/or suggestions to help me improve my technique are most welcome.
Regards.
Philip.
I had a number of issues with breakages on the short grain sections, losing both hands and one leg at different stages. I found it quite frustrating to be totally aware that I needed to be careful in those areas only to have a momentary lapse in concentration, push too hard and snap. I hate that sound!.
By the time I got to the raised leg I decided I would try to gain extra strength by pushing a dowel up from foot to hip.
Beyond not allowing breakages to happen in the first place how do you guys doing this commercially deal with this issue? I assume you don't just ditch the piece and start again.
Constructive criticism and/or suggestions to help me improve my technique are most welcome.
Regards.
Philip.
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