[joe roberts]

This is a rough idea of how I do my natties. when I do the next one ill take better photos and a bit more detail.
So this is just a rough guide for now.

1st I cut an over size fork a little to long to allow for cracking whilst drying.

Drying can take upto 12 months+ I use a moisture meter to check and only use if under 10% moisture.

Then cut it roughly the size your natty is going to be then plane (I use a hand held electric plane) both sides flat to about 50mm thick plank.

Then draw the shape from a template and cut out using a scroll saw with 6tpi blade so you've got your shape.

After this (sorry got no photos) I use a hand grinder with a 80 grit flapper pad to rough shape it then finally use a dremel and sand paper.
Hope this helps a bit.

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[NSFC]

Im sure this will help and inspire a lot of people.

 

[bingo]

Nice work

 

[SLING-N-SHOT]

Thanks for explaining Joe

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[dogcatchersito]

That looks amazing

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[flipgun]

I've been using the grinder and the 80 grit flap wheel for a long time. It has pretty much replaced my rasps.I may have Xmas myself a planer.

 

[KawKan]

Great post!

I'm afraid those power tools would just help me ruin good wood faster!

You have skills, Joe!

Results are awesome.

 

[dogcatchersito]

I've been using the grinder and the 80 grit flap wheel for a long time. It has pretty much replaced my rasps.I may have Xmas myself a planer.

I think I may have to do that now.

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[flipgun]

Great post!

I'm afraid those power tools would just help me ruin good wood faster!

You have skills, Joe!

Results are awesome.

Grandpa said,"Power tools make powerful mistakes powerful fast." :blink:

 

[MOJAVE MO]

Nice build along! Electric Hand Planer eh? Gotta Google that one!?

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