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   LeeGrinding1 | Aug 07, 2002 01:58am | #1

   Proceed as you would if the front were straight. I would give the backside of the front a 1/2" wide flat area that's square to the end. Once that's done mark the position of the pins using the sides and chisel them out just as you would a straight front.

   Lee

   Lee Grindinger

   Furniture Carver

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   KenCoe1 | Aug 07, 2002 03:09am | #2

   That sounds good. How about any suggestions on ways to waste a lot of the material with a router or something before finishing off with the chisels? Thanks very much

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   LeeGrinding1 | Aug 08, 2002 03:30am | #3

   You could chuck up a 1/4" or 1/8" straight bit and after marking for the pins hog out some waste.

   LeeLee Grindinger

   Furniture Carver

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   KenCoe1 | Aug 09, 2002 12:03am | #4

   I finished the glue up of the bow-front drawer last night. I cut the tails in the sides first and then planed a flat on the mating side of the front piece. After marking the pins and chiseling them out, I was surprised how well it came out and it wasn't as difficult as I expected. Thanks for the guidance. 

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   LeeGrinding1 | Aug 09, 2002 05:26am | #6

   That's good news, Ken, but I was just on the sidelines telling you what you already knew.

   LeeLee Grindinger

   Furniture Carver

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   TJinFL | Aug 09, 2002 01:16am | #5

   Now this is what this site is for!  Getting advice from experienced craftsman!  I like it!

   Terry - Delray Beach, FL