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The Front Curves
If you prefer, you can make the front drawer and rails from one solid piece of wood that’s 2-3/4″ thick.


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The first step in making a gap-free chessboard top is to glue together eight maple and walnut strips, alternating between the species.You can use a piece of paper to position the bit about .003" above the surface. This will look flush but still ensure you don't hurt the surrounding laminate.