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The cutting of the mitres only takes a couple of minutes because the pieces are taped together, two are cut at the same time.

The completed mitres

Place them loosely in position to check the size is OK

The four pieces may then be placed together to check the size is OK. Make allowance for the wooden edging to the sea that will lie inside the base quadrant.

                        I like to veneer the case in steamed beech veneer, and this is the next task. In order to fit the veneer round the quadrant, it is necessary to make a simple jig that is formed from two concave wooden strips mounted back-to-back on a chipboard strip.

Veneering Jig

Damp veneer will take on a natural “curl”

A strip of veneer of sufficient width to cover the quadrant is cut and dampened.   It will quickly take on a natural curl and there is no need for prolonged wetting or steaming. The damp veneer is then pressed into the jig and painted with  white Evo-Stik wood adhesive.

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