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Step 2. Select the wood for the next piece, orientate the pattern, slide the transfer paper under it, and place the first piece cut into its position on top of the pattern. Mark the second piece using the pattern and the adjoining edge of the first piece as a guide. Cut, deburr, fit this piece to the first, and tape the pieces together with duct tape.

Step 3. Continue marking, cutting, fitting and taping.

Step 4. Once all the pieces are cut using the same method, remove duct tape.

to accurately apply the glue.

Step 5. Shape and contour each piece. I use a pneumatic drum sander to rough shape the pieces and a bow sander to finish.

in sections.

Step 8. Shape and contour the entire tortoise in sections.

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sections to the shell. Let the glue cure. If you intend to use a backer piece, now is the time to mark, cut, and glue it to your tortoise. For the backless method (which I prefer), you can sand the back with a sander and smooth the back edges with the bow sander.

Step 10. Apply the finish of choice Attach hanger and enjoy.