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This step has you build the turtleback jig.
April 8, 2004. Here is the jig near completion. I've used 3/8" particle board for the main parts. I am making the
jig so the front of the turtleback is about 1.5" taller than plans but the same width. I used CAD to scale the
plans curves to the proper height then plotted them out for cutting.
April 8, 2004. I'm using simple corner brackets and screws to hold everything together.
April 10, 2004. The completed turtleback jig. Nothing too hard, just ensure the two end boards are vertical so you
can trim the foam easier later.
April 10, 2004. You can see each strip is held on by screws. One thing I didn't do that I wish I had was to cut the
strips flush with the ends of the jig. This makes trimming the foam much easier after glassing the inside.
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