IMG_7463.jpg Setting up the clamping jig *Note* Right click on photos to open in new window. IMG_7465.jpg Scuffing up crossgrain on the tapered core before gluing. IMG_7468.jpg More sanding to take out the nicks and bumps from planing. IMG_7470.jpg What the final layup should look like. IMG_7472.jpg Layers have been glued, so a clamp is being used to keep the layers flush to each other. IMG_7473.jpg We start by clamping from the center, and then work our way outward to each end. IMG_7474.jpg Ensuring there is enough epoxy squeeze. Too much epoxy is better than not enough. IMG_7475.jpg Might as well use every clamp we own. IMG_7476.jpg We used blocks in order to get even pressure across the top skin. It also ensures we don't dent the top skin with the clamps. IMG_7477.jpg Final go around to make sure no clamps were under tightened. IMG_7478.jpg Some good squeeze here. IMG_7483.jpg Final product before clean-up. IMG_7515.jpg Taking off the glue drips with a body file. IMG_7528.jpg Planing all the skins flush with the power planer. IMG_7529.jpg The final fitting before finishing. IMG_7533.jpg We have to take the hardware off the snapped plank now. IMG_7534.jpg Final product with hardware. IMG_7535.jpg Another angle. We used one layer of Ash, core is Cherry, and another skin of Ash. The Cherry core is also tapered towards the chock end.