FWIW, I did a quick little video of the curved tapering. http://blip.tv/file/1827212 I tried to embed it but for whatever reason it didn't work.

Thank you. I did take a look at the Fine Woodworking site. I agree, Dave has been a big help. I've taken a look at some of his other posts and found help there also. I getting free advice from some prestigious people here. So far, my first association with a forum has been positive.