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    Quote Originally Posted by Robojaz View Post
    The main problems I had in this stage was keeping track of where the centreline of the plug was so that I ended up with a symmetrical shape with no potential traps/overhangs to create the mold on. The last thing I wanted was to have the plug trapped in the mold.
    An idea for next time - I imagine you laminated up more than one piece of ply to get the total thickness you were after. Sandwich a piece of coloured paper or fabric in the middle, or mix some acrylic paint through the PVA glue so there's always a line no matter what you sand away.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mopheadrob View Post
    An idea for next time - I imagine you laminated up more than one piece of ply to get the total thickness you were after. Sandwich a piece of coloured paper or fabric in the middle, or mix some acrylic paint through the PVA glue so there's always a line no matter what you sand away.
    Great idea, will remember that one for the future.
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