I have band-sawed a number of 18 inch "scimitar-shaped" layers cut from 3/32" mahogany and basswood. Discussing the next proposed steps with one of my buddies, he said it would have been better to glue all the plies into one block and cut out the shape once, then begin the daunting tasking of carving from there. I had planned on gluing the pieces, splayed out around their common center (similar to fanning a hand of cards.) That way at least I would have the basic pitch already started. I hate to admit it but I think my friend is correct. Just in case though...has anyone out there made one or more laminated props? How did you make yours? Has anyone ran into any articles on such projects? Thanks!