Clock-Cutting the Fretwork

...finishing up the triangular hole.

Normally I would back down the side a bit and cut a relief hole in either of the angles for the final side.  However, if the triangle is small, the relief hole may take up most of that side.  So instead I bring the blade back to the original entry hole and cut from their to the angle.  This saves time and is easier to boot. 

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Again turn the blade and cut the final side.
Trim off any rough edges, and you're through. 

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On the next page we'll cut out a hole that uses a variety of techniques we've already been through.

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