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First test steam. Rags are in the ends of the tube to help contain the steam, but allow some venting366 views
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Cutting the notch on the router.366 views
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... and cutting the other end on the band saw.365 views
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Hmmm... methinks it needs more support.364 views
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Preparing to drill pilot hole in block. Note reference mark for alignment in jig 360 views
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Lifting the cap strip...358 views
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I precut all the vertical cap strip pieces previously, but the angles I did as needed by hand.357 views
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After steaming, the capstrip is clamped in a form.355 views
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I used the nose piece as a template to mark the curve that goes on the end of the cap strip.355 views
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Getting ready to use the rib as a template to male the master nose rib.355 views
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Test piece - 1st piece cut from the template353 views
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As you can see it didn't take much to make the curve.353 views
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