Brian asks...
Seems to me that an old bent handsaw, preferably a thicker one, would
be good stock for both the legs and the template.
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Simple answer..Yes!
That was my plan, however it is much easier making the template (drill
and file to the line) on thinner stuff than the hack saw blade I had,
and I had a piece of spring steel I bought from the local hardware
store, sold as floor scraper. I will do a write up with more details
on softening, hardening and thicknesses...and close up pictures of the
template and the cutter over the next few days.

Regards,
Peter
In Melbourne, Australia.

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