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Here is an entertainment unit I built for my sister. It is made of ash and is unfinished as she wanted to do that herself. This was my first attempt at cabriolet legs and I which I learned how to do from several fine woodworking articles. I did not have a bandsaw at the time so I had to rough out the blanks with a jig saw which took forever and left the legs very rough. Then there was a ton of sanding done with a 60 grit belt sander and then lots of work with a rasp to get the final shape. I did use full extension slides on the drawers which is not very traditional but the drawers will be used every day so I went for function. Thanks for looking.
-- Adam, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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JADobson
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#1 posted 276 days ago
The legs looks great.
AKSteve
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#2 posted 276 days ago
excellent craftsmanship.
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#3 posted 276 days ago
Cabriolet legs are a bit of work but I think they are worth it. Yours looks super; amazing that you did it without a bandsaw !
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#4 posted 276 days ago
Really a nice piece of furniture, great craftsmanship on your part. The legs came out great.
Thanks for showing.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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#5 posted 276 days ago
Nice job, Adam.
Lee
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#6 posted 276 days ago
Super job on those legs….....
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dnick
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#7 posted 276 days ago
Nicely done. Great looking piece.
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#8 posted 276 days ago
Adam,
Nice workmanship; the cabriole legs look fantastic. I’ve only made two of them. They were so much work that I decided to put straight legs in the back! Will you add a photo after your sister finishes it?
L/W
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#9 posted 276 days ago
Very nicely done. I appreciate your hardwork & patient in shaping the cabriole legs without a bandsaw.
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Woodbridge
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#10 posted 276 days ago
That is a great looking cabinet. You have done a very good job on the legs, Well done!
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Bob A in NJ
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#11 posted 275 days ago
Wow, with a jig saw? WOW! Nice project
-- Bob A in NJ
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#12 posted 275 days ago
Love your legs :)
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#13 posted 275 days ago
You are an example that you can make due I think its nice and you did well on the legs keep up the good work I hope to see more in this style now that you have a band saw
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#14 posted 269 days ago
I thin you did a fantastic job on the legs and the entire project.
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