I am perplexed about how to salvage or correct my mistake. I drilled the mortise at the wrong angle in my opinion. How can I correct it at this point or is it even possible?
Advice Needed
Advice Needed
I posted this on the facebook page and Premal suggested that I post it here as well.
I am perplexed about how to salvage or correct my mistake. I drilled the mortise at the wrong angle in my opinion. How can I correct it at this point or is it even possible?
I am perplexed about how to salvage or correct my mistake. I drilled the mortise at the wrong angle in my opinion. How can I correct it at this point or is it even possible?
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Re: Advice Needed
Match the top line by removing material from bottom. Pic attached
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Re: Advice Needed
Premal,
Reversing the curve to a concave is a great tip! I never even thought about that. Thanks!
Doug
Reversing the curve to a concave is a great tip! I never even thought about that. Thanks!
Doug
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Re: Advice Needed
Also, how you bend the stem can possibly help to visually correct/hide it to some degree.
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