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Fig. Apply pattern ^VfH^^H,. Trace the portion of the pattern to be cut onto the tracing paper. This allows you fo see the grain of the wood. Once the pattern has been transferred to Ihe tracing paper, cut away the excess paper and apply the pattern to the

wood using temporary spray adhesive (see Fig. 3). Note: Fig. 7, Ensure a 90" angle on the cut

refer to the grain direction diagram in the pattern section The second is that you make sure there is a 90° angle on

when positioning your patterns. the cut; 1 use an oscillating spindle sander but you may

use whatever tools are available lo you {see fig. 7).

Fig. 4. Check your blade Before cutting, make sure ycur blade is sharp and that is is "squared up'^: to the table {see Fig. 4).

Fig. 3. Trace pattern

Select the wood for the next piece to be cut. Using the first piece as a template, trace fhe line thai will form the area where the two pieces come together. Then trace the remainder of the piece from the pattern {see Fig. 8). Attach the tracing paper fo the second piece of wood and cut it out. Deburr and fit the second piece to the first piece and make any necessary adjustments.

Mark, cut, deburr, and fit all of fhe remaining pieces until every piece has been cut and tit together. Stain the claw sections on the feet and let dry.

Fig. 5. Cut the first piece Slowly and carefully cut fhe first piece {see Fig. 5)

Fig. 6. Deburr back edges of cut piece

Upon completion of Ihe cut, two -hings will become very important. The first is that you deburr {or sand the back edges of) the cut piece (see Fig. 6); this will enable the piece fc lie flat.

Fig. 9. Clear up drilled hoies

The head/nostrils

Following the pattern lines for the ncsfrils cn the duck-bill piece, use a small drill bit and drill down approximately 1/4" along the lines. Clean up the holes using a rotary tool attachment {see Fig. 9). Follow the same technique to make fhe ears, located just above the eyes on fhe head piece {a platypus has no external ears).

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