Woodworking Projects for Beginners: The ultimate step-by-step guide to master the essential woodworking skills, with all the techniques, tips, and tools for woodworkers by Jhon Mc Connell J

Author:Jhon Mc Connell J. [Mc Connell J., Jhon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-25T00:00:00+00:00

● Making the Legs

Start by cutting the legs to rough length (cut the headboard legs to about 46” and the footboard legs to about 33”). Joint one edge, then set your table saw to 31⁄2” and rip all four pieces to width. Now that they’re a more manageable size, trim the headboard legs to 441⁄2” and the footboard legs to 32”.

Using your router table and 1” radius bit, round over the outside edge of each leg. Lower the operating speed of your router to prevent damaging you, your router, or your workpiece. After softening the outside corner, knock down the remaining three sharp edges with a chamfer bit set just below 1⁄8” high. Now for the fun part. Clamp one leg to your bench. Using one or more of your favorite planes, knock down any bump that might exist at the edge of the rounded-over corner. Concentrate on knocking off any ridges along the corner to make the fairest curve possible. If your planes are working to your satisfaction, continue smoothing the outside faces of the leg. Alternately, you can hand sand or use a random-orbit sander to smooth the legs up to 220 grit.

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