I ended up with a plexiglass template also. The template from the site just seemed off a little to me. And the second set just went together like a breeze--at least compared to the first, although a few centers had to be redone. Now I feel confident enough to take apart the 1930's blocks I inherited, recut the blades where needed, and put them back together to lie flat. Deb, how are we doing? I'm tired of flakes, but might have a poinsettia in me.