Pickets & Quickets Technique Sheet
DTEC02
$ 7.50
Companion product for Wing Clipper 1 and 2. This technique sheet provides two methods to make a rectangular unit that looks like a flying goose with only one side triangle - like the Pickets on some Picket Fences. In both cases you make your unit oversized and trim to perfection with your Wing Clipper ruler. You can make 10 sizes with the Wing Clipper 1, and 9 sizes with the Wing Clipper 2. Fun block and project suggestions included. Online video available (see below, also on YouTube).
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wing Clipper 1 and 2
- Multiple sizes
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC02
Video Demonstration
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Details
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- Also the heights increase in half inch increments.
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Video Demonstrations
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Details
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- Also the heights increase in half inch increments.
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Details
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