DIY practice pad, parts one through three.

Disclaimers — 

1. I am NOT a woodworker.

2. I have very few tools for working with wood, other than a handsaw and a bench vise.

3. I had a big, beautiful supply of thick scrap wood that was begging to be repurposed, and a couple of sunny days.

Still, as practice pads go it could’ve been a lot worse.

When the glue sets, I’ll stabilize it with wood screws, fill in the gaps with a sawdust/glue mixture, and paint it. Then I’ll add rubber on top.

And yes, I’m perfectly comfortable with that tilt.

Part one: assemble pieces and use glue to set.

Part two: when glue has dried sufficiently — and I’m rushing things a bit because this is the last sunny day we’ll have for a week — apply wood screws to stabilize and hold it together, fill in big gaps with sawdust/wood glue mixture, small gaps with wood glue, and let dry thoroughly.

Next: part four. Sand carefully, then paint with a coat of color and a coat of clear, and let dry.

Part four: affix nonskid bottom, using repurposed mousepad material.

Part five: affix gum rubber top using nails and super-glue, let dry.

I’ll post additional photos when I have them.

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