kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 25, 2005 For a school project for woodshop, I have decieded to make a wooden blade.....Does anyone know what wood would (lol) be approiate for making one and if I could get it at a Lowes or Home depot? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 anyone have any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3791 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Ash or aspen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 They haven't used aspen in years since some kind of disease wiped out a bunch of those trees. Almost all wood blades now are some form of flame hardened ash. Just so you know when you're building your blade, they aren't made of a single solid piece of wood but several overlapping pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Why do they do that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 because lots of smaller pieces are tougher and harder to break than one big piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Why do they do that? It actually makes the blade stronger than using just a single piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Some manufacturers use a hickory hosel as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Would I just epoxy the pieces together or glue them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Would I just epoxy the pieces together or glue them? wood glue and fiberglass wrapThe most important part is the way the pieces are fit together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 So it would have to fit like a puzzle correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Anyone have an idea of where I can get a blue print? I saw some on ebay a while back, but cant seem to find them anymore...Is this the fiberglass wrap I need?http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US...dglo.0&MID=9876 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 How about instead of asking us a million questions you just get in touch with a manufacturer and ask them to spell out the process for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 I doubt they would, because thats their design and they wouldnt give it out..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 You'd be amazed what people will do for you if you simply explain why and ask nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanmccann 3 Report post Posted April 27, 2005 How about instead of asking us a million questions you just get in touch with a manufacturer and ask them to spell out the process for you? Just keep asking questions. I find this interesting and want to do this in woodshop too, the more details you guys say, the better it will turn out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whbd18 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2005 whatever you do dont ask the hockey company for any help every time i email them i get the same reponse and it has nothing to do with what i asked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whbd18 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2005 why wouldnt canadian maple work thats what skateboards are made out of and it is a really strong wood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 27, 2005 Wow, easton helped me out a lot....What a Surprise ;)Christian has helped me though....I really appreciate them helpingHere's Eastons reply to me:"Dear Chris,Our engineers have informed me that they do not provide data on our products, as the information is proprietary and subject to our confidentiality agreements. Their recommendation is to research "Physics of Hockey sticks" in the advanced search of a reliable Internet search engine, or at your local library." Good luck on your project.Consumer Relations Coordinator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktang 34 Report post Posted April 28, 2005 If you have a broken stick (wood), you can heat off the fibreglass wrap from the blade and chisel the blade apart to see how it's made.The hosel attachment is usually just a slot-and-tenon joint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 29, 2005 Christian was nice enough to send me a blade that hadn't been finished yet....They were the only ones to help me out and I really appreciate it :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackymc 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2005 That's really nice of them.. I'm interested in this project now too.. Could you post some pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 30, 2005 Christian was nice enough to send me a blade that hadn't been finished yet....They were the only ones to help me out and I really appreciate it :) Everyone from the company that I have talked to has very very nice.On a related note, they finally got their goalie and player stick custom forms done and on the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
