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Build the SIDES

I’m not going to sugar-coat it, working with tapers can be a real challenge. But all the work you put into the legs will pay off as you start making the side panels and their supporting parts — the edging and rails.

As the drawing above reveals, the tapered side panels are 3/4" plywood. You’ll also notice that this taper, when viewed from the side, brings the front and back

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