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11 The stretchers tenons are cut at a 3° angle

set on the miter gauge. Next, use a pull saw to

cut the tenon shoulders.

12 Multiple passes with a Forstner bit creates

the through tenon in the lower stretchers. Then

clean up the mortise walls with a chisel.

13 Two parallel cuts on the bandsaw create

the shoulder of the tenon and room for the

blade to turn during the next step.

14 Next, set the bandsaw table for a 3° angle.

Use the set-up piece from the aprons.

15 Cut the end faces at 3° on both ends then

use a pull saw to clean up the bandsaw cuts.

Follow with a chisel to leave a clean surface.

16 The mortises for the pegs are started with

a Forstner bit and completed with a chisel.

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