Here is the leg-to-stretcher joint. A good portion of the material at this joint will be removed with the bandsaw after glue-up. The loose tenon has already been glued into the leg.
Just the Right Fit
Test fitting the leg to apron bridle joints. The fit has to be just right because all three legs (and the assembled stretchers) will be slid onto the apron at the same time.
Precise and Accurate Layout: The First Step in Cutting Joinery By Hand
Here I've laid out and roughed out a joint in the apron, which will accept a leg. The joint is a bridle joint with sliding dovetail. It's all hand work from here.
A Visit With an Old Friend - 60th Sideboard
Here's a sideboard from a few years ago, made of cherry and birds eye maple. I call it 60th Sideboard.
Leg to Apron Joinery
With the leg mortises cut, I'm now working on the sliding dovetails on the legs. Lots of careful handwork. My setup isn't super fancy, no bells or whistles, but it works.