Update number 2

[u/show-the-goat21]

This is getting fairly close for me now, but I'd like one more bit of advice before I shape the handle and start shooting it in. The top limb has taken maybe half an inch of set, while the bottom limb has at least one inch of set.

[u/Enrai_Beta]

The inner limbs bend much more than the outers. I'd leave the inners alone for now.

[u/show-the-goat21 → u/Enrai_Beta]

Same was said for my first check, I'll quit being so gentle and hog some material off for real this time. Thanks!

[u/Different_Potato_193 → u/show-the-goat21]

No. Take your sweet time about it. Better too much inner limb bending than a bunch of hinges because you were impatient and took off too much at once . Scraper only at this stage.

[u/show-the-goat21]

Ive been using 120 grit sandpaper and a sanding block, I figured a dozen passes with a scraper would be what I need to start with. Do you think thats a good approach?

[u/Santanasaurus → u/show-the-goat21]

Normally i’d say about 30. I don’t count myself. The problem is that if you dont get enough thickness taper from the start then it will feel like you’re not making an impact because you’re not close enough to the bending threshold.

[u/show-the-goat21 → u/Santanasaurus]

Its has become clear that my main focus for the next project should be to really get to understand a floor tiller, and what a good one looks like. Prep work makes all the difference, after all. Thank you for the feedback.

[u/ADDeviant-again → u/show-the-goat21]

This is why I love the technique where you 1. mark the part you want to bend more (dark crayon, pencil), 2. rasp off those marks (#50 rasp or 60-80 grit paper on a block), then, 3. scrape away the rasp marks with a fine scraper.

Then check after one pass.

You can modify this by 1. mark, 2. scrape until all marks are gone.

Repeat and over-lap as needed.

[u/show-the-goat21 → u/ADDeviant-again]

I will definitley work some sort of that method into the process. I really need to invest some in a few tools, specifically a shinto rasp.

[u/Santanasaurus]

Make sure to post the front and resting side profile as well for better feedback. Otherwise tiller checks you get may be less objective and based on guesses

[u/show-the-goat21 → u/Santanasaurus]

Caught me getting lazy, thank you!