I am getting ready to try my hand at some jointed swimmers, and am trying to figure a good way to make the relief cuts on the sides.

I did a search and found this thread from Woodbuster:

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=39898&highlight=jointed+plug

I could use the skew to cut a relief on the lathe but I am looking to just have the side cuts.

Does anyone have any other methods for making those cuts?

Thanks.

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