Originally Posted by
Michael Burnside
One thought I had was what about building them in layers of say 1 to 1-1/2" tall and stacking them. You could easily build a template, rough cut on the bandsaw and flush trim, then stack them until you reached the final height. I guess after that you could veneer and hide the layering or simply lean into it, which is what I would do.
I personally applaud you for your efforts as I would have waived the flag ages ago. I'm a serious hobbyist and once all the fun is gone and it becomes a job, I've done something wrong...