The plan of using the scalpels to transfer layout lines didn't work as well as I'd hoped. You can see them, but it's pretty tough to work with.
I ended up using a mechanical pencil to draw in the outlines. I think that's going to give me better results.
Working with scalpels isn't too hard, it's definitely more forgiving and less prone to making catastrophic mistakes. It's really slow going though. Just doing the "I" has taken some time and it's still not 100% correct. I've got a couple dremels sitting around, I might test out some engraving bits to see if I can freehand without too much problem. On scrap wood, of course.
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