Rubber Band Powered Tugboat

Mark Nutcher constructs a rubber band powered tugboat.

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Steps 12-14
12. Plane the wood for the paddle to 1/4-inch thickness.

13. Cut two pieces of cedar 3" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" to make the paddle with the band saw.

14. Using a dado cutter set for 1/4 inch, cut slots in the middle of the paddle pieces.