It sounds as we use the same basic tools. My preface is ¾ inch ply. It is easy to work, holds staples good, you have a lot of contact area for a staple to find its mark, and when you are done the forms are reusable – why waste good wood.

Jason Given

: What are the tradeoffs to consider when selecting the material to use for the
: forms for a Great Auk? I will be cutting them out with a jigsaw only (I
: don't have ready access to a bandsaw and/or disk sander) and want to
: select the material that works well with a jigsaw but also has good
: staple-holding properties. Any recommendations for me?

: Thanks,
: Bret