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Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question.
By:Ian Johnson
Date: 11/29/2010, 10:44 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question. (Jim Schaffer)

: So, the original question was any advice on incorporating keel into
: the really narrow, dovetailed stem? As per Nick Schade's
: "keel" video, I ripped bead and cove off two strips
: and will do a rolling bevel. I"m just afraid of building up
: any more height on stem. I guess I'm really looking for a
: "here's what you do, Jim and some pics to guide
: you".(Ha, Ha).
: If I spent as much time building it as I do reading the forum, I'd
: be done!
: Thanks, Jim

My fairly inexperienced 2c: I reckon you could add another strip on each side yet. That will bring the apex a lot closer to the form, and make for a less acute angle.

Cheers, Ian

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Strip: Keel Strips Question. *PIC*
Jim Schaffer -- 11/28/2010, 6:28 pm
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question.
Bill Hamm -- 11/30/2010, 8:52 am
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question.
Jim Schaffer -- 11/30/2010, 7:18 pm
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question.
Dave Houser -- 11/29/2010, 11:49 pm
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Allan -- 11/29/2010, 10:15 pm
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Farback -- 11/29/2010, 11:10 pm
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question.
Ian Johnson -- 11/28/2010, 10:14 pm
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question. *PIC*
Jim Schaffer -- 11/29/2010, 7:10 pm
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Farback -- 11/29/2010, 8:04 pm
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question. *PIC*
Farback -- 11/29/2010, 8:05 pm
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question.
Jim Schaffer -- 11/29/2010, 8:52 pm
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question.
Ian Johnson -- 11/29/2010, 10:44 pm
Re: Strip: Keel Strips Question.
Bill Hamm -- 11/29/2010, 1:31 am