After layout, it's time to rout the mortises. My setup is pretty simple, but effective. The only difference is this time I'm using an end mill instead of my normal spiral router bit. I've been wanting to try end mills for a while and it was time to retool so I thought I'd give them a try.
A Template For Success
After squaring up the leg blanks and determining the inside corner, which will be the reference, the next step is transferring the shape of the legs with a template
Cutting the Legs, Step By Step
Before I start any cutting on the sideboard legs (besides milling to size), I need a game plan as these legs are fairly complex. So, a "story board" (at least that's what I call it) helps me figure out the step by step process.
The Joy of Maple
Here's a sheet of the shop sawn veneer from yesterday. Curly, quartersawn maple.
Slices of Maple
A short stack of veneer and miscellaneous matched parts for the sideboard. A few more slices to go.