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   ErnieConover | Apr 25, 2006 05:33pm | #1

   I cover this subject is some depth in my book Turning for Furniture published by Taunton Press. I also show the process in the Taunton video tape of the same name (Turning for Furniture). Both are available from Taunton or from my website http://www.conoverworkshops.com. The process involves using a router, special bit and a home made jig. My book gives plans for the jig. I have attached photos of the jig in operation which should pretty well give you the gist of how this works. I got the bit from Eagle America.

   I might add that in Federal times these flutes were hand carved. For one or two legs this is a good opinion and may take no longer than building the jig and doing the job. Also the rouder cut flutes need a good deal of clean up--often with gouges. Phil Low gives good instructions in doing the job by hand in his Fine Woodworking article Building a Sheridan Bed.

   With best regards,
   Ernie Conover

   
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   BronkoB | Apr 25, 2006 07:15pm | #2

   Thanks for a very useful answer.  I think I will go ahead doing it by hand as described by Lowe.

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   ErnieConover | Apr 26, 2006 12:33am | #3

   Excellent choice!Rerards,
   Ernie Conover