Shaping the Practice Leg - At-a-Glance

This week's video is a condensed version of the entire practice leg shaping process. I hope you've enjoyed following along.

But what I really want is for you to get out into the shop and make one!

Please send some photos when you do. I have a little surprise for the first person who gets it done.

There's much more to learn in each individual video.

If you'd like to learn more about a particular step, here are links to the entire series:

Introduction

About the Practice Leg Template

Initial Layout

Taper Two Sides

Lay Out and Taper the Remaining Sides

Lay Out the Octagonal Facets

Cut the Octagonal Facets

Go for Great Octagons

From 8 to 16 Facets

From 16 Facets to Round

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