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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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....Besides the outside shape, each fin has to be sanded so it conforms to the curvature of both the rocket body and the engine pod. I use this jig to sand the engine pod and rocket edges of the fins accordingly.
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Once the fins have been fitted, I glue them to the engine pods and the rocket body. The large dowel underneath the rocket body supports the body at the right height until the glue sets.
Page last updated 26 January 2007