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Last week I had my friend pick up a piece of pine 2x2 to use as my base. It was pretty damned crooked. So this week I got a piece of poplar. It was only a dollar or so more for a 2ft length.


Straight and FLAT is good. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

If using leather with some thickness, a subtle curve won't hurt much though.... still flatter is better.


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So I cut it in half with the only saw I have here.



...Errr... What????? [Linked Image from i80.photobucket.com]


<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Man needs some TOOOOOOLS! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


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Keep us posted on the results. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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JYD #39 I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!