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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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Next up is the decorative bit for the base of the rocket body. It consists of a maple disc with a bubinga cabochon in the center. This photo shows the partially-turned maple disc being drilled out for the cabochon.
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The bubinga cabochon for the base disc. I’ll make a ½” diameter tenon behind the shaped and sanded cab, cut it off the dowel and glue it into the decorative bit.
Page last updated 26 January 2007