Porch Furniture Project: Virtual Open House/Shop Tour

Did you miss the Porch Furniture Project Open House in December? Take a virtual tour through the furniture making process. 

Step 1

Receive lumber and high grade for both appearance and structural integrity

Step 2

Plane to desired thickness for the specific size needed

Step 3

Draw on the selected rough shape and band saw out the specific pieces

Step 4

Finish dimension piece on both sides with the shaper

Step 5

Edge sand shaper nubs and other blemishes off

Step 6

Add 5 degree bevel to inside of leg assemblies on jointer

Step 7

Round over all edges on small table top shaper

Step 8

Cut dado and bandsaw saddle notches into the specific parts as needed and confirm fit

Step 9

Rout mortises as needed, re-inspect material for blemishes or damage

Step 10

Glue up end frame assembles, install screws and clean off excessive glue as necessary

Steps 11 & 12

11: Cut both seat and back slats out on compound miter saw with required 5 & 1 degree accordingly

12: End rout seat slats and end sand back slats as needed; drill countersinks and plugs on drill press

Step 13

Glue slats into end frames using assembly jig and confirm all dimensions