Breaking or rounding the edges of perpendicular pieces in a flat surface mortise/tenon joint
chancito
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I’m building the Rodel settee (FWW June 2008) and I’m wondering about the Arts and Crafts preference (if any) for rounding the edges of the back arm and side arm pieces where they meet at the MT joint at the back of the settee on each side. These arms are where I’m using my best figured curly cherry from the same 12 foot board so I want to get the right look if there’s a preference. I can’t tell from the article pictures. Thanks
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Not sure about this... maybe post an image?
Sorry for the lack of clarity. It would be comparing the two options in the attached photos.
I found the article, "Build a Prairie settle" in the July/August 2008 issue. It looks like what you are referring to. On the top right of page 43 there is an arrow pointing to the end of the arm that says, "20-degree bevel front and back." On page 46 there's a discussion of the arm construction. The author indicates he bevels the end of the arms to form a sort of "hip roof" shape. You can see the finished shape fairly well on the picture of the settee on page 40. I don't see any other edge work on the side or back arms. This sort of beveled or chamfered look can be found on the ends of protruding, through tenons on Arts and Craft furniture. The author appears to have chosen to incorporate that look or style on the ends of the arms. As far as preferred method for Arts and Crafts style, I'm not sure what that is. Good luck with your project.
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