David Weber Academy

Lesson 0

In this lesson, you will learn how to make the wooden block for your Alaia. This lesson is called Lesson 0 because it is only necessary for some students—specifically, those who cannot find a single wooden block with the required dimensions.

If you already have a block with the correct dimensions, you can skip straight to Lesson 1. However, you may also watch this lesson to learn how to build a block using wooden planks that do not meet the required width.

Pay close attention to this lesson, as there are critical details that, if not followed correctly, could result in a weak and structurally compromised Alaia.
For example: the wooden planks should only be glued together to achieve the correct width—never the length!

Topics covered in this lesson:

✔ Choosing the right wooden planks for your Alaia
✔ Gluing the planks together