Now it's time to prepare the side panels and horizontal stabilizer that will comprise the base.
This will allow you to align and reassemble these four pieces just like they are now when you are ready to assemble the base later.
When you have all four pieces arranged and centered just right, use a pencil to mark guide lines on the bottom of the seat board along the sides and front edges of the 2x4 side panels and mark the handle where it touches the front ends of the side panels. The gap will come in handy later, when you need to slide the cotton batting and fabric for the seat cushion between the handle and the seat board Slide the handle forward/backward until there is a small gap (about 1/4") between top of axe handle and bottom-front of seat board, as shown in the fourth picture. Slide the handle between the 2x4s side panels and place the plywood seat board on top. Raise the front "nose" of the handle up about 20-30 degrees so it rests on the flat edge created by your first "triangle" cut, as shown in the third picture. Removing this little bit will allow more space for the tail shaft to slide further into the base, and it's too skinny to securely attach to the base anyway. Cut off about 1" from the end of the handle as shown in the second picture. This will create a flat edge that is flush with the bottom of the base when then handle is at a 20-30 degree angle, making it easier and more stable for the rider to hold comfortably while flying. Cut off a triangle-shaped section at the base of the handle, as shown in the first picture. "Almost" because a few minor modifications are needed to securely connect the handle with the base that will tie together the handle, seat, and tail shaft. Luckily it turns out than an off-the-shelf axe handle is almost perfect. NIMBUS 2000 BROOMSTICK HOW TO
One of the most challenging parts of this project could be figuring out how to make a broom handle with just the right shape, like the brooms Harry Potter and friends ride in the movies.
Ruler/straight edge, tape measure, pen/pencil, etc. 
Scissors, to cut the fabric and cotton batting for the seat cushion.Bar clamps, to hold the base while screwing it together.Matte knife, to shape small slots in the plastic sheeting for the stirrup straps.Masking tape, to make sure you don't paint anything you don't intend to paint.Silver model paint & small paint brush, to paint the model name (e.g.Black spray paint, to paint the handle, base and tail.1/4" round file, to soften the edges around the rope holes.5/8" spade drill bit, to drill holes for the ropes.Staple gun with 3/8” staples, to secure the seat cover fabric and stirrups.Jigsaw or band saw, to cut the plywood seat, notches in the base, etc.Skill saw or table saw, to cut the axe handle, 2x4s for the base, tail shaft, etc.2x 3/4" wood screws and finishing washers to connect stirrups to base.2x 2x8” strips of thick plastic sheeting (e.g.1x 60” length of 1” wide (flat) nylon straps.1x small carabiner (non-load bearing), to connect the seat back.1x 3/8” load-bearing carabiner (optional), to adjust the angle of the broom handle.
30” of 1/4" chain, to separate the rope lines. 1x 1/2" wood screw, to anchor the wire to the tail shaft. 24” of 18 gauge galvanized wire, to secure the broom head to the tail shaft. from a stick wreath), for the broom head 1x 24" length of 3/4" dowel, for the tail shaft. 24" square piece of thick velvety fabric, for the seat cover. Cotton batting, for seat cushion stuffing. 4x 1" wood screws (or dry-wall screws), to attach the seat to the base. 1x 18” square piece of 3/8” plywood, for the seat. 10x 8x3” deck screws, to assemble the base. 1x 20" length of 2x4, for the horizontal stabilizer. 2x 10" lengths of 2x4, for the side panels.
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