I wrote this a month ago, amid the tortuous delirium that is the holiday season.
Compiling images from the prior month or so before that
so here it is, entirely unfinished, no snazzy intro, we're just gonna jump in 'cause it ain't gonna get posted otherwise
(nothing here, just a breath before the onslaught)
-the big curves had to be at least close, as the groove would conceal all but the most egregious of disparity
using a combination of rip saw, hatchet, slick and spokeshave I got as close as possible, then removed an eighth from the bottom edge so the whole panel will float between the two rails
Simply a matter of trial and error
The biggest challenge by far is the lack of space in my shop, most of the parts are nearly eight feet
definitely bashed my headlights with a plane a time or two
double check the groove before cutting
cutting the tongue and tenon is simple and straightforward
and chopping the mortice and groove is equally quick
What a pleasure when the whole assembly slides home freely-
I had every intention to complete this post long before the new year
I was distracted by other endeavors
which would turn out to be dead ends
then come home to a whole new project
and am still seeking moments to find that one through to completion
