Author: jhoyla
Date: 2011-08-08 12:08
I thin the narrow ends of cane from the inside after shaping, leaving the bark intact, because I have a theory that the lateral tensile strength of the bark and outer layers is greater than that of the deeper layers.
I only thin the ends for cosmetic reasons - there is no reason to do it otherwise.
I also try and slack off just a fraction as I do the final wrap-over, in order not to over-compress the cane at this critical juncture. The cane will be the most stressed (torsion) exactly at the throat, and it is here that you should beware.
Before you use a staple examine it closely for burrs or flares at the throat, since this can cause the cane to split or the blades to stand apart, or both.
J.
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