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First job is to make up a cutting list from your plan...... |
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and start breaking down timber. Four square your stock and rip to width. |
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I cut all the rails and stiles for the end panels to size on the table saw and then cut dados to hold the panels using a dado cutter. |
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With the dado still in the table saw I cut the tenons on the end of the rails, using the stop on my mitre gauge to ensure they all come out the same size. |
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Lay out the components for the best grain pattern... |
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and chop the mortises. |
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Next cut the long rails for the top and bottom to size. |
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The panels are next. I deep ripped a board on the bandsaw. After flattening the pieces it is time to rebate the edges. |
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I used a #78 to cut to raise the panels. Make sure you use the nickers when cutting across the grain to prevent tearout. |
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I used an off-cut of rail to check the fit of the panels-saves time removing it from the vice and walking over to the assembly table! |
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All done-now choose the best arrangement of the grain. |
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I decided to scratch a bead on both sides of the middle stile. A #66 scratchstock made an easy job of it. |
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The beads add a little extra interest! |
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Looks good! |
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Using the #78 rebate the two rear rails to take the back panel. Also the back edge of the two side panels need a matching rebate. |
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The end panels are joined to the rails with half-blind dovetails. Mark out and cut the dovetails with a saw then mark the dovetails directly onto the end panels. Chop out with chisel and mallet. |
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The dovetails add a lot of strength to the carcase even though they are not seen.` |