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As with the paddle, http://usera.imagecave.com/aegnap/PADDLE/ this yoke can be built in a weekend with minimal carving.
Use the pictures as an approach rather than a guide, be creative.
Lamination ads a great deal of strength to a structure.This yoke will flex and move as you move.