[Ronkirn]

Now, to the back… the tummy contour…… again the same delicate little tool and the finesse necessary to remove what doesn’t look Stratesque…



I mark the approximate extremities of the contour and remove wood until I get close….

There are 2 ways to finish the contour, one is with a spindle sander. I have made a jig to hold the body at the correct angle. This is the quick easy way…





Of for a more “tactile” approach, make a curved sanding block..



And sand…. Using the pencil marks to indicate the areas that still need attention, continue until it is all evenly done. Follow up with a finer grit paper and that little facet is complete…

Ron Kirn