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Tuck Shrinking a Corner (20)
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Began by bending the edges over a little
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Tucks are placed on the corner only
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Using the edge of a flat round mallet or a wedge shapped mallet to begin crushing the tuck. Start on one side at the point.
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The hit on the other side of the point of the tuck.
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Next hit square on the point.
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Then go back to the other side and repeat the same process.
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This is what a tuck should look like as you get near the edge. You may need to occasionally hit on both sides of the tuck to keep it perked up like a tent.
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A wedge shaped mallet is very handy for tuck shrinking.
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Crushed into submission!
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Rounding off the edge
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After a little more shrinking and hand planishing
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After a little filing and sanding




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