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Offline epeters

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Celtic Knot problem
« on: February 05, 2011, 12:47:51 PM »
I tried to glue up a blank with a Celtic Knot and I can't get it to line up.  I read the tutorial posted but I am missing something.
Any suggestions

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Re: Celtic Knot problem
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2011, 12:50:30 PM »
make sure your light wood strips are THE SAME width as the blade on the saw you used to cut the angles in the blank. that may be all it is

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Re: Celtic Knot problem
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2011, 01:49:33 PM »
What LCL said will help

When you cut thos like you did the main peice MUST go back together square and striaght. Pu a stop block on your saw so it is the exact same spot for every cut. I have been making the end that goes against the stop with a penceil  just to keep my self in line. Take your time keep it striaght and Square and you will get it.
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Re: Celtic Knot problem
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2011, 01:57:14 PM »
Watch this it might help you 


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Re: Celtic Knot problem
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2011, 03:35:29 PM »
Looks like the inlays were a little thicker than the saw blade. Turn it out anyway, it will look good.
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Re: Celtic Knot problem
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2011, 03:37:20 PM »
The key to a celtic knot is to make the insert wood thickness match the kerf of your saw, and don't saw all of the way through the wood.  You will turn this material away after all     :2:


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Re: Celtic Knot problem
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2011, 04:12:25 PM »
Quote from: jcz on February 05, 2011, 03:35:29 PM
Turn it out anyway, it will look good.

I agree. Turn it anyway, put it on the shelf and it will be the best teaching tool you can have to doing something right next time. Just another rung on the ladder. I have thrown away I don't know how many duck call inserts now, but I have several bad ones that I have kept around just as a reminder of what not to do.

Your block of wood there is not what I would call a 'bad' example though. It is a very admirable attempt. Keep it up, you can  :gitrdone:
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Re: Celtic Knot problem
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2011, 06:05:18 PM »
Thanks for the tips.  I have another one going today and made sure I had the same thickness as the saw kerf.  First couple cuts look much better.  I will post a pic when it's finished.  Time to go scoop more snow while the blank dries.  We got 24" of snow plus major drifting. 
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