The curved board is sprung down to release the ends. The curved piece is removed from the stopped mortises and the legs swing inwards. The two pieces can be stacked or stood up.
The trick is knowing how much longer to cut the curved piece so it springs, but doesn't crack. This varies by species and dimensions and this knowledge is the art of the piece.
Select a species and an arc and see if it will conform. If it won't, guess again.
The trick is knowing how much longer to cut the curved piece so it springs, but doesn't crack. This varies by species and dimensions and this knowledge is the art of the piece.
Select a species and an arc and see if it will conform. If it won't, guess again.
