Taper

Easier way to make four-sided tapers
July 3, 2023

Start with the legs extralong and keep that square length to position the part more easily.
Build a sled for octagonal tapers
July 8, 2022

Designed to make quick work of octagons, Tom McLaughlin's bandsaw sled has an auxiliary base with a V-groove in it tacked to the main base.
Tower Table
February 23, 2016

The Tower Table is a hall table inspired by the Seattle Space Needle. The top is of figured Maple base is Walnut. The curved legs are made of bent laminated…
Pedestal Dining Table: Shape the Arms and Feet
July 29, 2015

Break out your bandsaw and learn how to use templates to shape the curves and tapers on the pedestal table's arms and feet.
Splay-Legged table.
May 13, 2013

This is my first finished piece.
Three Reliable Ways to Taper a Leg
February 1, 1998

Tapers can be cut quickly and accurately with a bandsaw, a thickness planer or a tablesaw
Tapered Lamination
February 1, 1979

Slender curves have necessary bulk for joinery

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