Cabriole Leg

One Cabriole Leg, Three Different Feet
July 26, 2018

A step-by-step guide to creating three distinct period feet for the cabriole leg.
Make a Cabriole Leg
August 7, 2012

Learn to make the classic cabriole leg from one of the legends of period furniture, Philip C. Lowe. In this episode you'll learn how to make a pattern that will guide the work.
Cabriole Leg: Turning the Pad Foot
August 7, 2012

Learn to create the pad foot for this classic period leg.
Cabriole Leg: Bandsawing the Rough Shape
August 7, 2012

The leg starts to look familiar as you bandsaw it to rough shape.
Cabriole Leg: Hand-Shaping
August 7, 2012

Clean up the rough bandsaw marks and refine the leg shape with hand tools.
Cabriole Leg: Making the Transition Block
August 7, 2012

The transition block helps ease the leg's curves into the aprons or rails, making for a smooth, seamless connection.
Cabriole Leg: Conclusion
August 7, 2012

Phil Lowe makes the case for trying your hand at the cabriole leg.
Cabriole Leg: Draw Your Own
August 7, 2012

Learn to draw a cabriole leg design quickly.
Queen Anne Foot Stool
November 1, 2011

Queen Anne foot stool in walnut, built entirely with hand tools. Read all about it at http://www.closegrain.com/2011/10/building-queen-anne-foot-stool.html.
Queen Anne/William and Mary highboy
July 23, 2009

A combination of elements from 2 pieces that I saw in some books that I really liked: one a William and Mary highboy, and another, a Queen Anne highboy. Built…

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