Latest Project

This is the latest project I'm working on. It's a Shaker-style buffet and hutch. Frame-and-panel construction, with flush panels. All cherry.

I'm working from a design I found in a book, but making some modifications. The legs are the most complex part so far, requiring about seven different operations, from bandsawing to joinery for the frame-and-panel elements.

This shows dovetail joinery between the top web frame and the front legs. While the glue joint between the web frame and the side aprons is very strong, the dovetail provides extra strength and security. The web frames will be cut back flush with the front legs before glueup.