Introduction
The tricky parts here are to make the strips of wood in the checkerboard exactly the same width and thickness, and to keep everything aligned properly while gluing up the rocket body blank.
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Please note: Woodworking is an inherently dangerous activity. The non-woodworking techniques described here aren't all that safe, either. Sharp tools, powerful motors, big lumps of wood, chemicals, fumes, etc. can cause you serious bodily injury or even death. These pages are NOT meant as a substitute for instruction by a qualified teacher, just as an illustration of how I do certain things. I take no responsibility for any mishaps you may experience during a fit of inspiration. You've been warned.
All text and photos of "Rocket Science 102: Making a checkerboard rocket" are c. 2006 - 2007 Johnna Y. Klukas, all rights reserved.
Page last updated 16 June 2007
