The Hearsch Angocoellum Rifle: A functional Steam/Cyber Punk Rifle

Step 4 Removing wood surplus (or cutting out your blank)

The whirring band of tooth-ed steel
The mechanical monstrosity's squeal
The ripping tearing rending violence of the carpenter's manic zeal

Materials:

• your blank with design pasted on

Tools:

• band saw

After waiting a looooong time for the wood glue to get that perfect bond, and gluing the pattern on, it's time to cut it out. (I know you can't since it'll grow right back but deal with it)

I used a band saw and I'm sure it's probably the easiest tool to use . . .others will work and are less dangerous but remember the tool is only as dangerous as the user allows it to be. . .

Very carefully cut the excess wood off, following your lines to a T. When you encounter a curve, cut triangular sections out (relief cuts they're called) or you risk breaking a blade which is scary, dangerous, and expensive. Take your time with this and get it right the first time . . .no second chances with this part. If your blade is thinner than your lines then pick a side (inside, outside, or middle) of your line and stick with it . . .if you don't you'll end up with a wobbly cut and way more finishing work later.