The 4-prong in the headstock is replaced with a Stebcentre – note protective tape
Some sanding and polishing of one leg. Restraining tape for the parting off
A point is almost formed. But better to use a saw for final parting off
The points and central block are tidied up by hand carving and hand sanding
After the experience of making this caltrop, another, larger, one ("Caltrop 2") was made using different techniques