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PROCESS

STEP 1: MAKE THE TABLETOP

ut the tabletop to its rough size from the 19 mm oak plywood, as shown in the cutting diagram. Start by making a straight cut to produce a piece that’s 597 mm wide by 1 220 mm long – with the grain running lengthwise. Then lay out and cut the curved shape on each side. (Be sure to refer to the tip below.) Then, cut the arched sides using a jigsaw. For best results, cut just outside your layout line, and then sand

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