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Start with the LEGS

The subtle flow that separates this chest from its boxy predecessors starts with the curved, tapered legs. Looking closely at the drawing above and the details of the face profiles, you’ll get an idea of what’s involved in making these legs.

Laying out the profile and joinery of each leg is

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