Recent content by TheWoodenBlade

I'm confused, how much does the handle need to weigh exatly? I can think of a simple way to do this for sure.

Thanks!!! :) Whatever I do create, I'll gladly share how I created it!!

I totally understand what you're saying. Thanks for sharing that information! :) Getting differing veneer thicknesses can be hard if you're not resawing yourself. Most veneer come in 1/40" - 1/42". However, various woods are easy to obtain. On my next blade, I'll give this a shot...

Exactly, but what I'm confused about here is that if one wanted to shift the center of gravity upward on a blade... why increase the weight of the handle? Wouldn't that shift the center of gravity down the blade?

Correct, because as I have said, I lack the necessary knowledge in that regard. I'm dependent on others to give me feedback to direct my blade building. I have no intention of selling blades, simply making them for my own enjoyment and creative outlet. I'm much more a woodworker than a table...

I'm glad PVA hasn't worked well for you, because it's just horrible to work with where I am. I'm much more a woodworker than a table tennis player, so I'm dependent on others for feedback. :) I look forward to hear the reviews of your new glue! Please keep me informed of that adventure!

In the top pic, I assume the top curve upward is placed against the palm of the hand?

Maybe I'll make the Donic blade next. I like to find new and interesting shaped blades to make. It seems the handle isn't as curved as Ross's but does look very comfortable!! :)

Yes, either left OR right, no twiddling. I always just assumed Ross came up with the shape!!

For anyone interested, I recreated the Ross Leidy curved handle as a template to download. I'm interested in creating more free templates for others to download. So if there is a specific blade or style you'd like to see, I'd be happy to create it. You can grab it off my site here...

Thanks man. It's what I'm all about, freely sharing knowledge!! :)

I played a lot in my early 20's, and play during the school year recreationally. I'm not going to try and pretend I have a lot of knowledge, I simply do not. What little knowledge I do have comes from reading on the various forums... and I'm hoping from others who would be willing to review my...

Very cool. :) I'm sure there are many skilled blade makers on your forum!! My post wasn't intended to suggest otherwise.

Hey all, I've started a site to keep track of my blade builds, and to act as a creative outlet for myself. All the information is completely free and I'm updating it often. This isn't intended as spam, there is nothing to join, no ads, and nothing to pay for. I just like sharing information...