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Edge gluing 2 pieces of 1x8 poplar to build the sides. The bottom is built the same way.
Building a jig that will let me easily drill the required holes into the end of the rails.
Rigged up a jig on the miter saw to allow me to quickly cut all the rails the same size.
Template that will be used to layout and drill the sides. The holes were put in the template using a piece of scrap that I dril
One of the sides cut out and drilled.
The other side is drilled and ready to be cut out.
Everything is cut and drilled. There are 2 holes in each end of each of the 10 rails (4 down the middle, 3 down each side), and
Done for the day. Everything has been rounded over and about half of it is sanded. After I finish sanding, it will be time to
Pegs cut and installed in one side.
Pegs installed in one side. I attempted to glue the pegs but the holes are so tight that the glue pushed riight through. My ne
Everything is lined up and ready to pound into place.
I pounded the whole thing together using a rubber mallet. It took a LOT of pounding because the pegs are so tight in the hole.
A bunch of clamps.
Pegs sawed off.
Stain is applied. The finish looks pretty crappy I think. This does not make Mike happy. Don't make me paint over the stain..