Let's begin by cutting out the pieces. You can print out the pattern (requires Acrobat Reader) and then transfer it to the wood you are using. We transferred the patterns by taping them to the wood and then tracing the cut lines with a hobby knife. Don't forget to mark the centers for the holes that will have to be drilled later. After removing the tape and remaining paper, we darkened the knife marks with a pencil. All of the pieces are to be made from the same thickness wood (approx. 3/8" or 1cm) except the two identical pieces that make up the body which are to be cut out from 3/4" (19mm) thick wood. A bandsaw or scrollsaw is perfect for this operation. You can sand the pieces to their final shapes using a disk sander and spindle sander (or drum sanding attachment for a drill press).