: It seems to me that the designs that would cause the most trouble are the
: ones that cross the shear line. I can't imagine the frustration of trying
: to keep them lined up unless you strip across and cut the shear line
: later.

this is exactly what I'm doing - crossing the 'sheer' and cutting later.

:Even then, there is a chance that they won't ever line back up
: perfectly, then your eye would be drawn to the misalignment not to the
: contrasting color.

that's one of my many fears(lining up later) especially b/c of small strips. but the upside is that now the sheer is blurred and in my case, I'm considering deking around the crossover somewhat. (haven't decided yet)

for me, the saving grace is having other (glass, plastic) yaks around to use while this one gets played with and there's less pressure to be timely.

the unfortunate part w/ a complex(for me) but first time yak is the so many parts and places that just don't measure up to the newer knowledge, understanding and sympathies. but that's the same for anyone except because of the time taken, some moves now appear close to ridiculous.

-mick