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The boards are glued and tightly clamped together. Once turned
round, the seams are barely visible. The process of laminating
makes the Mok Yan Jong extremely durable and resistant from cracking,
which often occurs in modern dummies constructed from a single
piece of wood. Laminating, when done correctly, creates a bond
that is stronger than the wood itself. The result is a solid
hardwood dummy body. They are not hollow. The arms and leg are
laminated as well, with three boards.
I choose the process of laminating hard maple for the same
reason that the makers of bowling pins, fine furniture, cutting
boards, musical instruments, architecture, bridges, flooring,
and many others, use this same process and wood. Long lasting
durability, toughness, and strength. You just can't find a more
durable wood, and laminating as opposed to shaping a single piece
of wood, ensures that the finished product will be the highest
quality available.
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