Got the legs matched to the body and the holes drilled for the toothpicks, it's almost ready for gluing
Just gotta fix this
Once I get that wonky leg fixed and a final sanding with like 220 on everything, it'll be time to glue
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They're just regular toothpicks from Walmart i think. They aren't intended to give any additional strength, just keep the joint tight while the glue dries. With the pilot hole properly sized, they actually keep things surprisingly tight
Based on a few test holes, I'm thinking I'll be able to just push them in by hand, I'm not sure they're strong enough to survive much more than the lightest tapping