Shaping - Page 6 of 21

In this project video on building a bookcase, you'll learn how to lay out, cut (with a bandsaw or jigsaw), sand, and smooth curved surfaces.

Brian Boggs designs his two-part bending forms so that they mate exactly only after the laminates and cauls are in place; if they match with nothing between them, the fit will be imperfect once the laminates and cauls are loaded.

Bob Miller argues that with a few simple formulas and a clever jig, it becomes possible to draw and cut ellipses of any size and add this stately and pleasing shape to your work.

Mike Korsak demonstrates his technique using a two-part bending form and shopmade bead stock from six layers of rosewood veneer

Tim Rousseau discusses his joinery choices and demonstrates how to use a shaper and tablesaw to shape and contour the last of the desk components.

Craig Thibodeau demonstrates a simple jig that makes it simpler to draw large single-radius curves

Once the desk top is trimmed to size, create the edge profiles and cut the joinery.

It's noisy and it's dusty, but in a pro shop like Chris Becksvoort's, it's hard to beat the belt sander for producing great results quickly.

Template routing is easier and more accurate when you do the initial trimming on the bandsaw using this guide pin.

Use the tablesaw to taper the legs, and a router and pattern to shape the curves.