Tapering the Legs – Part 2

2013.03.10

I tapered the legs for the second nightstand.

Tapering legs for second nightstand
Tapering legs for second nightstand

Once again, when necessary and possible, the tapering process removed end checks.  In this particular leg, there is still a fine crack right through the middle.  I hope that doesn’t open up over time.

Nightstand leg in process of tapering, showing end check
Nightstand leg after tapering, with end check removed