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Old 01-24-2012, 08:01 PM
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Hi All,

I bought a couple of back issues of WCI and have noticed the patterns that are included at the end of each project are usually the finished carving vice the rough out. Should I just add a 1/4 inch around the actual finished pattern to get a rough out or should I trace the pattern exactly as printed? Thanks in advance for any answers. //bluegoose//
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I'd leave some room for errors... You can always get rid of the excess, but it's not so easy to do the reverse.
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I agree with TDF, or use as is. I have used patterns as is, then change the carving as I go to make it mine. No errors just design changes.

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Whenever making a cutout it's always better to leave a little extra wood.
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Thanks all for the help. Cheers. //bluegoose//
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