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Alternative Legs
Don't be afraid to experiment with this design.
Variation A
I call this variation Falcon 9. (My eight-year-old said this
table looked like a rocket!). These are a straighter, simpler
profi le with beveled edges. They include a bit of rounding
to keep from being too angular. Another plus is that the
grain runs straight through, making them very strong.
Variation B
On this version, I also did sliding dovetails to attach
the legs. The fl at facets of the post make cutting the
socket and tail easier than in a round post. AB
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13 Guidelines are drawn on by hand
leaving about^15 / 16 " thickness at the
narrowest point.
14 Set your marking gauge to
(^3) / 16 ", and with the fence against the
bottom of the foot cut a deep line
around the foot.
15 Saw right in the knife line to a
depth of^1 / 8 " or so around the foot
using a fi ne-tooth saw.
16 Finish shaping with a fi ne rasp.