When working with wood, most projects start by getting all the lumber flat and square, even if in the end the piece will have some curves or other compound shapes. Starting with four square stock is the first step to accurate joinery and makes it easier to draw other shapes since you can reference all the measurements from the straight edges.
After the joinery is cut and maybe you dry fitted everything so you won’t have any surprises in the end, it’s time to start shaping the piece to its final form. Continue reading this post…
