WayneG Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Some time ago several posters asked if I could post a how to our tutorial of making bracelets. I will try to start that process as u wait in line for Costco gasoline.... The one I will show you is an end grain bracelet as it has the most steps. Gather your wood that you want as end grain components. Edited February 17, 2018 by WayneG Roberta Moreton, Phantom Scroller, Birchbark and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Beneficial to have them all the same uniform size width and height if you want, unlike here but I used a planer later and I make some wider like this one in the middle. Edited February 18, 2018 by WayneG Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Clamp together with lots of titebond three for an hour or more Edited February 17, 2018 by WayneG Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 That came out great Wayne. Thanks for the how to part as well. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Once unclamped, plane and or sand to et ready for next step Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Cut into bracelet size pieces, in this case I chose to cover both sides bracelet with thin pieces of torrified maple for both strength and design purposes, I have made these without and they are fine also. Add lots of glue and spread, then make sure it's aligned nicely and clamp Edited February 19, 2018 by WayneG Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Once cured unclamp, now your ready to sand any imperfections on both sides, like mine as these torrified maple are cut off s from plane handles. Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Now it's time to place your template onto the peice, here is what I use, I also have a kids size one but can't find it, I use the wood templates as much as I use the file folder templates. Edited February 18, 2018 by WayneG Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 7 hours ago, WayneG said: Now it's time to race your template onto the peice, here is what I use, I also have a kids size one but can't find it, I use the wood templates as much as I use the file folder templates. I could never figure out how wood rings were done.You just enlightened me , Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Loads of work in those and waiting time with a great result in the finish. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks Wayne great tutorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Now I know.Awesome job Wayne.Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Looks great thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Thanks folks, Once the pattern if traced onto the blank cut it out on the scroll saw, go slow if the wood is hard or has many Spieces. If you push it will bend the blade and deform the bracelet. When you have it cut out the blank looks like so, I then use these blanks to make smaller sizes, same process of tracing... You then have rough cut bracelet. Edited February 18, 2018 by WayneG new2woodwrk, Lucky2 and bobscroll 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 You did a great tutorial there Wayne! Thank you, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) You then have a rough & sometimes burnt bracelet. You can use a machine or detail sander to do some rounding off edges but not surprising the best bracelets come out when you sand by hand to completion. I go with 100,150, 270, 350 & 800 grit usually and it doe not take as long as you may expect. Also if the bracelet does not have outer edges like this end grain one don't put too much pressure when sanding as it may break Edited February 18, 2018 by WayneG Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) You then have a bracelet ready for your application of finish. I use Tung mostly but have used others, usually two coats followed by generous costs of wipe on poly usually two or three. This one here has tung but not poly yet Edited February 18, 2018 by WayneG Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Here a some pics of the bracelets I have made learning this process. 44 here about 10 others I have made scattered around some place. Three additional broke in the making process, two broke by wearing and both times as a result of getting caught on the opening of my pant pocket and me pulling my hand out quickly. They are very durable as I have been wearing them daily for about 7 months. The corian white one was a trial, turned out nice, made another and can't find it. Edited February 19, 2018 by WayneG new2woodwrk and Lucky2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Last pics of this process. The opening is crucial to be sized correctly. In the pic I put a black sharpie dot on my wrist where there is a bump or bone. About an inch above that the arm actual becomes a bit thinner and that is where the bracelet can be put on sideways and then turned. In the other pic you can see the opening on this gorgeous bracelet is larger and too big for me as it slips off to easy. IMO it's easiest to make various sizes, I tried to custom make a few sizes for my son, successfully and another for my neighbour, and I struggled with that task. Edited February 19, 2018 by WayneG new2woodwrk and Lucky2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Very cool tutorial - thanks - maybe one day I'll be good enough to attempt one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Great tutorial Wayne, thanks for the info. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks for the tutorial Wayne. The bracelets are beautiful and sell well I'm sure. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Posting this inspired me to make two new ones yesterday. These are done except the poly Edited February 19, 2018 by WayneG Lucky2 and Sam777 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thank you for the nicely done tutorial. I expect that we should be seeing others giving this a try, in the near future. Each one is unique and quite attractive. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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