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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.
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Layer the slices as shown, turning successive layers 90 degrees to the previous layer. Again, good glue coverage and joint alignment are crucial. At this stage, I like to use painter’s masking tape instead of clamps to keep things tight and aligned while the glue cures.
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In this example, I’ve glued the three-layer checkerboard in between two maple blocks. The maple blocks have been squared up so I can find the exact center in their ends, and I’ve drilled center holes in the ends of the checkerboard blank and both maple blocks. Small dowels then keep the pieces aligned during glue up. Again, alignment is critical or, during turning, the checkerboard will ooze off one size of the rocket.
Page last updated 16 June 2007