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Step 3Cutting and forming a lunette.
Lay the two sections of your lunette next to each other on a flat surface. Using something round to guide you, trace a circle split by the two boards. Try to split it as evenly as possible.
Once you have your line drawn, use your saw to cut out the half circle in each board. If you are using a jig saw, take your time and let the saw work at its own speed. If you try to push it too fast, the blade will bend and you will not get a cut straight through the board.
Once the circle is cut out, take some of your sandpaper and smooth the corners and edges around the hole. Your guests will appreciate this later.
Now, take the two pieces and lay then next to each other again. Hold the hinge up against the side, and mark with your pen the spots where it will attach. (In my case, there were 6 holes.) Predrill your holes, and then attach the hinge to both boards using the wood screws.
Once you have your line drawn, use your saw to cut out the half circle in each board. If you are using a jig saw, take your time and let the saw work at its own speed. If you try to push it too fast, the blade will bend and you will not get a cut straight through the board.
Once the circle is cut out, take some of your sandpaper and smooth the corners and edges around the hole. Your guests will appreciate this later.
Now, take the two pieces and lay then next to each other again. Hold the hinge up against the side, and mark with your pen the spots where it will attach. (In my case, there were 6 holes.) Predrill your holes, and then attach the hinge to both boards using the wood screws.
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