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6/ Eventually though it started to come together. Along the way I had to reteach myself some geometry. ImageImageImageImage
7/ Having it actually function as intended was very gratifying. ImageImageImageImage
8/ Maple, cherry, spalted maple top. ImageImageImageImage
9/ The mentor I’m referring to is @Paul_A_Sellers. I’ve never met him. So calling him that is a bit of a conceit. But basically everything I’ve learned about woodworking comes from him and @RudeMechanic. Haven’t met him either.
10/ Also happy birthday @MilletIsraeli. I love you.

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