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Well, B, Looks like I gotta get me a shorter section of inner tube than the one I use to put on the backs so I can try this, too.

Looking mighty fine, my friend.

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Man Joe, you really did that slick. And a neat job, too. How many of these you say you've made?

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Wy to go, Joe. it won't be long now. You are doing a mighty fine job there. Hey, just one quick tip that I use. After I have the back all fit but before gluing on, I put it on in place and trace around the sides onto the back. Then I take it to the bandsaw and trim off all the potential overhang jus...

Well, truth be told, all that stuff about cutting away from yourself is aimed at the fact that most folks can't and don't have good control over their body parts. I have a long history of woodcarving as some of you well know. The most precise, careful, controlled carving I do is a lot like Joe said,...

Tim, I need to start writing it down, but I think it was just a touch over 0.090. I remember it was very hard to even flex the short straight section on the pipe (between 2 cracks). Thanks for watching. Raymond Raymond, Next time take it down to nothing over 0.080". Your bending will enter ano...

WOW!! Joe, man looks like you are waaay down the road with knowin how to build these guys. That'aa mighty fine, mighty fine.

Whatcha gonna biuld next for us?

G